Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Year

2010

Course Code

70610

Version

5

Faculty

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

QTAC Pre-requisites

English

Recommended subjects: any one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths B, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

72 credit points as per course structure

Course Structure

Level 1

HS1401:03  Health and Health Care in Australia

PH1001:03  Preparatory Physics

PY1101:03  Exploring Psychology 1

SP1001:03  Science and Practice of Physical Activity

SP1002:03  Sport and Exercise Nutrition

PLUS

BM1061:03  Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1

or

BM1011:03  Physiological Systems and Processes 1

PLUS

BM1062:03  Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2

or

BM1022:03  Physiological Systems and Processes 2

Level 2

HS2402:03  Health Professional Research 1

HS2403:03  Health Promotion for Health Professionals

SP2003:03  Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics

SP2006:03  Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

SP2007:03  Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport

SP2009:03  Strength Training and Conditioning

SP2101:03  Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures

Level 3

SP3004:03  Motor Learning and Motor Control

SP3005:03  Advanced Biomechanics

SP3006:03  Environmental and Sports Medicine

SP3007:03  Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1

SP3008:03  Sport and Exercise Science Practice

SP3010:03  Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 2

SP3011:03  Sports Training and Rehabilitation

SP3014:03  Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science

Options

MA1020:03  Preparatory Mathematics

or

Students with HA or better in Yr 12 Maths B select 3 credit points of any level 1 subjects

PLUS

Select 3 credit points of specified BU, HS and SP subjects or any level 1 or 2 subjects

BU1011:03  Business, Leisure and Society

BU2005:03  Entrepreneurship

BU2007:03  Project Management

HS1003:03  Lifespan Development for Health A

HS2401:03  Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care

SP2002:03  Vocational Health and Safety

Candidature

Expected time to complete

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Maximum time to complete

8 years

Maximum leave of absence

2 years

Progression

Course progression requisites

Nil

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

Yes

Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students .

Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

Special assessment requirements

Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy.

Accreditation requirements

Students must successfully complete all subjects listed in order to gain accreditation with Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science.

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

Not permitted for Sports and Exercise Science subjects (subjects with the prefix SP)

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility

Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.

Maximum allowed

36 credit points

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.

Other restrictions

A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3.

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur

Not applicable - this course does not have majors

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Course articulation

Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability

Honours available as an additional year of study

Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree.