Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – Bachelor of Education
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Administration and Availability Information
Course Code | 102210 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English Recommended subjects: any one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths B, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 7 with no component lower than 7 is required (Band 3 at JCU). |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police Check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 114 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM 1 061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
ED1401:03 Foundations of Education
ED1421:03 Foundation of Language and Literacies in Education
ED1441:03 Foundation of Educational Technologies
ED1481:03 Foundations of Educational Psychology
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Options
Select 3 credit points of specified subjects:
or
Select any level 1 subject with the following subject prefixes excluding MA1020 and CH1020:
AG, AT, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH.
Level 2
ED2488:03 Second Year Professional Experience
ED2491:03 Teaching for Learning 1
ED2990:03 Education for Cultural Diversity
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
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
SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP2011:03 Advanced Biomechanics
Level 3
ED3213:03 Science Curriculum Year 10
ED3215:03 Health and Physical Education Curriculum Year 10
ED3293:03 Teaching for Learning 2 (Secondary)
ED3442:03 Inclusive Education for Special Needs
ED3443:03 Teaching ESL to Indigenous Students
ED3488:03 Third Year Professional Experience
SP3006:03 Environmental and Sports Medicine
SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1
SP3008:03 Sport and Exercise Science Practice
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3015:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures
Level 4
ED4210:03 Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12
ED4293:03 Teaching for Learning 3 (Secondary)
ED4460:03 Service Learning for Sustainable Futures
ED4488:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience A
ED4489:03 Fourth Year Professional Experience B
ED4493:03 Advanced Teaching in HPE
Campus
COURSE AVAILALE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 11 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . |
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 to be eligible for membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Graduates of this course are eligible for Teacher registration in Queensland. |
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 | 48 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 21 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 | Nil |
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 | Education and Sport and Exercise Science each offer graduate Honours program (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. |