Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work as a health professional.Your studies will enable you to work with people who are healthy (including athletes) or physically challenged (including the aged and injured), to improve their health and fitness, enhance their physical performance and prevent and rehabilitate injuries.You will combine your academic studies with practical experience with opportunities to get out of the classroom and into the field in professional placements.The course offers six majors for you to choose from including coaching, strength and conditioning, public health, sport psychology, rehabilitation, business and management.

Structure

The course consists of core and specialist elective units. A feature of the course is an industry placement in which you can put your skills into practice and learn new skills in a workplace setting. You can specialise in your chosen area of interest by selecting from one of the following majorsCoachingStrength and ConditioningPublic HealthSport PsychologyRehabilitationBusiness and ManagementA candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points as detailed below.  All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated. Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(16 units)160cpCompulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. HSC132 Introduction to Health PromotionSBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological StudiesSPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (replaces SPE209)SPE120 Essentials in Health and FitnessHSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological IntroductionSPE205 Biomechanics and Movement AnalysisSPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport PsychologySPE210 Motor Control, Growth and DevelopmentSPE212 Applied Coaching Principles across the LifespanSPE261 Functional Anatomy (replaces SBI261)SPE313 General Practicum SPE309 Physiology of Sport and ExerciseSPE320 Nutrition and HealthSPE330 Physical Activity in Special Population Specialist Electives(7-9 units)80cpSpecialist elective units totalling 80 credit points selected from one of the Majors below.Coaching (80 credit points)SPE331 Coaching Accreditation (available from 2022)SPE351 Psychology and Sport (available from 2022)SPE376 Sport injuries, prevention, rehabilitation and corrective exercises (available from 2022)SPE381 Physiological assessment of athletes (available from 2022)SPE382 Periodisation of Training (available from 2022)SPE405 Specialised Practicum (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsStrength and Conditioning (80 credit points)SPE376 Sport injuries, prevention, rehabilitation and corrective exercises (available from 2022)SPE381 Physiological assessment of athletes (available from 2022)SPE382 Periodisation of Training (available from 2022)SPE383 Research Methodology (available from 2022)SPE384 Research Data Collection and Interpretation (available from 2022)SPE405 Specialised Practicum (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsPublic Health (80 credit points)HSC121 Australia's Policy and Health Care SystemHSC122 Foundations of Public HealthHSC204 Chronic Conditions Management or HSC211 Mental Health and WellbeingHSC312 Global and Environmental HealthHSC318 Rural and Remote HealthSPE405 Specialised Practicum (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsSport Psychology (80 credit points)PSY140 Introduction to Psychology APSY141 Introduction to Psychology BPSY208 Biological Bases of BehaviourAOD301 Counselling/Interventions in Alcohol and Other Drugs FieldSPE351 Psychology and Sport (available from 2022)SPE405 Specialised Practicum (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsRehabilitation (80 credit points)SPE371 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (available from 2022)SPE372 Cadiometabolic Rehabilitation (available from 2022)SPE373 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (available from 2022)SPE374 Clinical Practicum (20cp) (available from 2022)SPE376 Sport injuries, prevention, rehabilitation and corrective exercises (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsBusiness and Management (80 credit points)BUS303 Global Digital EnterpriseMAN105 Introduction to ManagementMAN203 Comparative Management SystemsSPE405 Specialised Practicum (available from 2022)PLUS20 credit points of units below of which 10cp must be at 300 level:ACT205 Accounting for ManagersBUS304 Evidence Based Strategy CreationBUS306 Contemporary Business Issues and TrendsCOM105 Business and Communication SkillsECO107 Economics for ManagersENT101 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part A (5cp) AND ENT102 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals - Part B (5cp)LOG301 Logistics and Channel ManagementMKT308 Brand and Reputation ManagementPLUS20 credit points of units selected from any other major. Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication SkillsCustomised Selection (80 credit points)80 credit points of units selected from any other major.Students may also select from the units below:SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and CoachingSPE230 Applied Science in Sport and ExerciseSWK102 Communication Skills  240cpTotal Credit Points Students who commenced in or after 2013No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.Of the total 240 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)* not more than 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units* a minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or aboveStudents should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.

Subjects

• Sports and Recreation, Health and Medicine

Standard entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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