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Course snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BSport&ExSc
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Course code
3005113
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Whether you want to coach elite athletes or improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, you will need an understanding of sport and exercise sciences, and how the human body responds to exercise.
A Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science will prepare you with the skills and knowledge to work with people from the health and fitness enthusiast to the elite level athlete.
The degree is focused on human movement, anatomy, sports conditioning and training methods, and includes opportunities to specialise in sports psychology, nutrition or teaching.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate the level of critical analysis, problem solving and decision making expected of a professional in sport and exercise science. Exercise sound theoretical and practical judgement in dealing with the challenges and situations common to the work of a sport and exercise science professional |
| Creativity | Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to problems encountered by a sport and exercise science professional |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of – and commitment to – social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with what is expected of a professional in sport and exercise science |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an ability to understand industry best practice in sport and exercise science. Apply and integrate knowledge of industry best practice in professional settings in sport and exercise science |
| Lifelong learning | Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice. Manage personal and professional behaviour in response to the outcomes of self-directed learning and reflective practice. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate concisely and appropriately in oral and written form in academic and professional settings in sport and exercise science. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in the profession of sport and exercise science |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural issues as they relate to the work of a sport and exercise science professional. Apply cultural and indigenous competence and sensitivity in dealings with clients and stakeholders in sport and exercise science. |
Students complete a 140-hour placement of their choice during their third-year studies and some students have the option of an additional placement. These normally occur during the breaks between teaching sessions. Field experience provides the opportunity to apply theory and knowledge in practical settings.
Placements are undertaken under professional supervision in health and fitness centres, sporting organisations or clubs, schools, academies and institutes of sport, or sport and recreation centres. The types of positions can include, but are not limited to, assisting 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 prior to attending any placements (e.g. a working with children check, immunisation and National Police Certificate). Prior to applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
Students select one major from the following:
Education: this major offers graduates a pathway to a Southern Cross University degree in secondary teaching (Master of Teaching), potentially leading to registration as a PDHPE teacher for eligible students. Some of the education units are only available at Lismore.
Exercise Science: this major includes subject areas such as advanced sport and exercise psychology as well as sport and fitness organisation management.
Nutrition studies: this major examines food and nutrition in the context of exercise science, human health, disease processes and social issues. It includes content such as exercise biochemistry, food science, nutritional science, and sports nutrition.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Coffs Harbour | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | 335154 | 055551 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | 338160 | 056181 |
| Lismore | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | 335100 | 055001 |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science delivered from the Lismore campus is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) at the Exercise Science level. The course is also recognised by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) of America. Subject to successful accreditation, all graduates, regardless of the major completed, will be eligible for full membership as Exercise Scientists with ESSA.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science may undertake further postgraduate study to gain registration as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
All graduates are eligible to apply for registration as an Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia (FA). Graduates meet the requirements of the Level 1 Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) coaching accreditation, making them eligible to register as Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
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.
Entry requirements
Credit for prior learning
For units of study accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) - recognition of prior learning (via advanced standing), cannot be granted for previous informal or non-formal learning, or for formal learning completed within a qualification lower than AQF level 7 – Bachelor Degree.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- eight (8) units from a Major in Part B.
Exit Awards
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, has successfully completed sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising any 16 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, has successfully completed eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising any 8 units from the units listed in the Schedule attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences following withdrawal from the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
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. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to 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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| Commencing in Session 2 will require three and a half years to complete the course | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | ||||
| BIO71001 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | ||||
| MNG00301 - Sport Management Principles | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate | ||||
| HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
| From Year 3, follow the Session 1 Commencement from Year 2 (excluding Exercise Psychology) | |||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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| Commencing in Session 2 will require three and a half years to complete the course | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | ||||
| BIO71001 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | ||||
| MNG00301 - Sport Management Principles | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate | ||||
| HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
| From Year 3, follow the Session 1 Commencement from Year 2 (excluding Exercise Psychology) | |||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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| Commencing in Session 2 will require three and a half years to complete the course | |||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | |||
| BIO00209 - Biomechanics and Kinesiology | Intermediate | ||||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | ||||
| BIO71001 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | ||||
| MNG00301 - Sport Management Principles | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | ||||
| From Year 3, follow the Session 1 Commencement from Year 2 (excluding Exercise Psychology) | |||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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| Complete one or both of the units under Session 3 below and then follow the relevant Course Progression for Session 1 Commencement excluding the completed unit/s. | |||||
Session 3 |
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| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||||
Note 1:
Available at Lismore Campus only
Note 2:
2018 is the last time this unit will be offered. See information on the School of Health and Human Science website (https://www.scu.edu.au/school-of-health-and-human-sciences/pages/human-physiology-2019/#d.en.205492) for more information regarding changes from 2019
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Part A |
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| BIO01302 | Human Anatomy | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HEA00331 | Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCI72001 | Mechanics for Movement | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00307 | Human Physiology | Introductory | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00209 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00203 | Exercise Physiology | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00204 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAT71004 | Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HEA00332 | Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NUT00214 | Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMS00203 | Sports Conditioning and Training Methods | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO10493 | Motor Control | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO10497 | Exercise Physiology for Healthy Individuals | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO10496 | Exercise Physiology for Specific Populations | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HMS00328 | Motor Learning | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00324 | Applied Biomechanics | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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