Course and Subject Handbook 2011

Course and Subject Handbook 2011 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Course Code	102710
Version	2
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.
Special admission requirements	Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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 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: https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	90 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

Level 1

AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology

IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness

CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A

HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia

PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1

SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity

SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition

WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping

PLUS

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

BM1011:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 1

PLUS

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

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

SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control

SP2011:03 Advanced Biomechanics

Level 3

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

SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science

SP3015 :03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control

SP3016 :03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures

Options

Select 3 credit points of any level 1 or 2 subjects

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	8 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 & Sports Science Australia.
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	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

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.