Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Bachelors Double DegreeCourse snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BExScPsychSc
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Course code
3207113
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological bases of physical activity.
A substantial range of career trajectories exists for graduates of this combined program. Many psychology graduates do not continue to work as clinical psychologists, however, with an advanced knowledge of exercise science in conjunction with psychological studies, graduates are well positioned to enter other careers with therapeutic connections to sport and exercise. This may be in the area of professional athlete counselling or perhaps situated outside of professional sports within schools and colleges.
Other career pathways include health management and guidance with relation to behaviour change and rehabilitation management following injury.
Students complete core units in exercise science as well as core units in psychological science. A range of elective subjects is also available.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate the level of critical analysis, problem solving and decision making expected of professionals aligned to psychology and exercise science. Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes. Use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals. |
Creativity | Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to problems encountered by health professionals aligned with psychology and exercise science. Demonstrate practical skills in laboratory-based and other research in psychology and exercise science. Demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open-mindedness, and intellectual engagement. |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of – and commitment to – social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with expectations of health professionals aligned to psychology and exercise science. Use information in an ethical manner (e.g., acknowledge and respect work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication). Promote evidence-based approaches to understanding and changing human behaviour. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an ability to understand industry best practice relating to psychology and exercise science. Acquire an understanding of core topics in the disciplines of psychology and exercise science. |
Lifelong learning | Manage personal and professional behaviour in response to the outcomes of self-directed learning and reflective practice. Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in a changing healthcare environment. Apply psychological principles to promote personal development in setting and achieving career and personal goals; incorporate feedback for improved performance; and purposefully evaluate the quality of one’s thinking (metacognition). |
Communication and social skills | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in health professions aligned to psychology and exercise science. Write effectively in a variety of formats (e.g., essays, research proposals, reports using American Psychological Association conventions) and for a variety of purposes (e.g., informing, arguing). Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., debate, group discussion, presentation) and for various purposes. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural issues (including prejudice, discrimination, and inequity) relative to the work of health professionals aligned with psychology and exercise science. Recognise and respect social, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, and gender diversity. Reflect on one’s experiences and learn from them in order to identify and articulate one’s personal, sociocultural, and professional values; demonstrate insightful awareness of one’s feelings, motives, and attitudes based on psychological principles. |
Students complete a 140-hour exercise science professional placement in the third year of the course. Placements might be in health and sporting centres, clubs, schools and academies or sport and recreation centres under professional supervision. As part of their professional placement student might assist personal trainers, health educators, strength and conditioning or sports coaches, sporting event coordinators or recreation officers.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites (e.g. a working with children check, immunisation and National Police Certificate). Before applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
Exercise science: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, sports conditioning and motor control. Psychological science: assessment, methodology, principles of behaviour.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 | 335155 | 055155 |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and has qualifying accreditation from Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). All graduates may apply for full membership as Exercise Scientists with ESSA and are eligible for registration as an Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia (FA) and as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Graduates may also choose to pursue further training to gain registration as a psychologist or as an accredited exercise physiologist.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science, students must complete 384 credit points, comprising:
- all core units; and
- five elective units from University wide offerings.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences after completing 192 credit points, comprising any 16 core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health and Human Sciences after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science, students must complete 384 credit points, comprising:
- all core units; and
- five elective units from University wide offerings.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences after completing 192 credit points, comprising any 16 core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health and Human Sciences after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 3 |
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BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | ||||
BHS11001 - Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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BIO00209 - Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate | ||||
BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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From Year 3, following the Session 1 Commencement course progression from Year 2 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 3 |
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Complete one or both of the below units and then follow the course progression for Session 1 Commencement excluding the completed unit/s. | |||||
BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Level of learning | Notes | ||
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Core Units |
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BIO01302 | Human Anatomy | Introductory | |||
HEA00331 | Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | |||
BIO71002 | Human Physiology I | Introductory | |||
BHS11001 | Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | |||
BIO71003 | Human Physiology II | Introductory | |||
BIO00209 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate | |||
NUT00214 | Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | |||
BHS11002 | Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | |||
BIO71001 | Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | |||
SCI72001 | Mechanics for Movement | Intermediate | |||
MNG00301 | Management for Sport and Exercise | Introductory | |||
BHS30003 | Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | |||
HEA00332 | Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | |||
HMS00203 | Sports Conditioning and Training Methods | Intermediate | |||
BHS20008 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Intermediate | |||
BIO10493 | Motor Control | Intermediate | |||
BIO00203 | Exercise Physiology | Intermediate | |||
BHS20001 | Psychological Assessment | Intermediate | |||
BHS30001 | Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Advanced | |||
BIO73003 | Exercise Physiology and Prescription | Advanced | |||
HMS00328 | Motor Learning | Intermediate | |||
BHS30002 | Abnormal Psychology | Intermediate | |||
HMS00223 | Professional Preparation | Advanced | |||
BHS20007 | Learning and Memory | Advanced | |||
BIO00324 | Applied Biomechanics | Advanced | |||
BHS30004 | Biological Psychology | Advanced | |||
BHS20006 | Social Psychology | Advanced | |||
Elective Units |
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Five elective units from the University-wide offerings |