Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: February
Fees
$32,280.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
5 years full-time
Entry Requirements
English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (3/4,C); or equivalent
Recommended Knowledge
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C)
CRICOS Code
093297G
Course detail
Broaden your skill set by combining two highly-respected fields of study in JCU’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science. Your expertise in both health science and psychology will prepare you with the research, analysis, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the industry.
In your Sport and Exercise Science degree, gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity. In your Psychological Science degree, study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills.
Benefit from practical placements as you learn to assess, design, and deliver exercise programs to a variety of people, from community members to elite athletes.
Study a core program along with additional psychology electives to suit your interests and requirements. Take advantage of world-class research and observation facilities, including a working on-campus Psychology Clinic in Townsville.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
Honours
If you're a high achieving student you may be invited to undertake an Honours year. This comprises an additional 24 credit points of study in each discipline. To learn more, refer to the Handbook.
JCU Sport and Exercise Science - Psychological Science graduates have broad skill sets and are sought-after in a large range of health-related industries.
Graduates pursue careers in areas including sports, health, wellbeing, and psychology.
You could find employment as a sport and exercise scientist, clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker. You could also continue studying and deepen your knowledge with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), or the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours).
To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training. Upon graduation of this degree, you must complete an accredited year of postgraduate study – either the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, plus two years of supervised practice in the field. Alternatively, you can complete a two-year Master of Psychology (Clinical), plus one year of supervised practice.
Graduates of this degree are eligible for Exercise and Sports Science Australia professional membership.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – Bachelor of Psychological Science
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 116510 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates of this course, who wish to become fully registered as psychologists, must complete an accredited fourth year course (e.g. GDipPsych or BPsychSc(Hons)) plus two years of supervised practice in the field; or an accredited masters degree (e.g. Master of Psychology) with one further year of supervised practice. |
Owner | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
College | Healthcare Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course prerequisites | English; General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C) |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Post admission | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 114 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Year 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice
PY1103:03 Critical Thinking in Psychology: How to Think About Weird Things
Teaching Period 2
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
PY1106:03 Communicating Psychology: Listening, Translating & Disseminating
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality
Year 2
Teaching Period 1
SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
PY2103:03 Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
PY2111:03 Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition
Teaching Period 2
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PY2107:03 Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
PY2101:03 Psychological Neuroscience
Year 3
Teaching Period 1
SP2200:03 Exercise and Sports Testing
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
PY3102:03 Social Psychology in Everyday Life
Teaching Period 2
SP2201:03 Exercise Prescription
SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning
SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control
PY2106:03 Through the Looking Glass: Development Across the Lifespan
Year 4
Teaching Period 1
SP3006:03 Environmental and Sports Medicine
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3015:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control
PY3101:03 Psychological Research Methods and Interpretation
Teaching Period 2
SP3018:03 Advanced Biomechanics
SP2207:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour
SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science & Clinical Exercise Physiology
PY3108:03 Personality Psychology: Decoding the Mysteries of Humans
Year 5
Teaching Period 1
SP3008:03 Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology
Teaching Period 2
SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription and Delivery
PY3103:03 Mining the Mind: Psychopathology
PY3107:03 Psychological Assessment in Action
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit points of specified PY level 2 subjects from List 1
List 1
PY2018:03 Intercultural Psychology and Cross Cultural Communication
PY2104:03 Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
PY2109:03 The World Around Us: Environmental Psychology
PY2110:03 Intersections of Psychology and Law: Forensic Psychology
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 12 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | 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: |
Special assessment | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | The accredited sequence in psychology leads to provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with the addition of a fourth year of accredited studies in psychology e.g., Graduate Diploma of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). |
Maximum allowed Pass | Not permitted for Sport and Exercise Science subjects or Psychology subjects (subjects with the prefix SP or PY) |
Supplementary exam for | A student who has failed the final subject towards the degree and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 60 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Maximum credit points for credit as per the JCU Policy on credit for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BSpExSc-BPsychSc |
This is a joint degree | Yes |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed ALL appropriate subjects for the relevant degree, may be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or Bachelor of Psychological Science. Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available in each discipline as additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | A student admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – Bachelor of Psychological Science at this university may be invited by the Head of Psychology to undertake the Honours degree in Psychology if that student has Psychology Honours
Sport and Exercise Science Honours Normally a minimum GPA 5.0 (Credit) is required across the third year pass degree subjects. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD32,280.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependants accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
JCU offers pathway study options if you don't meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry into your preferred JCU degree, or if you want to enhance your career prospects.
Contact us for more information.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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Student
Lucy Fagez
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Engaging in a joint degree has allowed me to keep doors open. It is also an opportunity to obtain two Bachelor’s degrees in less time than it would take to complete them both separately. Professionally, having a joint degree will make me more marketable and provide more varied career options.
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Alumni
Adon Alves
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
During my time at JCU we covered interesting subtopics in sport and exercise science, including biomechanics, motor learning, sport psychology, and strength and conditioning. All lecturers and tutors are passionate about their field which provided motivation and encouragement and helped me expand on my own interests.
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Lecturer
Associate Professor Anthony Leicht
Sport and Exercise Science
Our program is really good in terms of it being hands-on. A lot of our graduates get to experience the real world, not only during classes but also during their practicum. They’re able to work with elite athletes and community groups, as well as patients. Having that wide range sets them up well for the real world.
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Employer
Luke Gauci
Director, Mindset Performance Fitness Centre
It’s been good having JCU graduates as they bring skills that are up to date with the current information in the industry. In this industry, having staff who are JCU graduates is an extra qualification a lot of personal trainers don’t have. So I’ve gone out of my way to look for people with those qualifications.