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| M89 Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) | ||
This course prepares students for professional roles in a variety of positions in the private, corporate and government sectors which require personnel with high levels of competence in the area of Exercise and Sports Science. Graduates have successful careers in speciality areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports administration, physical education teaching, sports coaching, exercise science and strength and conditioning. Nutrition, health promotion, human performance, human biology, sports management, occupational health and safety, psychology, business and physical activity and health are available to be studied as a Minor. Following completion of this degree students are eligible for Exercise Science membership with Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA). The Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) Degree (M89) is an accredited degree with ESSA. Course Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Students specialising in Exercise and Sports Science must complete 17 core units (255 credit points) in Exercise and Sports Science. In addition, they must complete one Prescribed Elective (15 credit points) plus a six unit Minor (90 credit points) from a selected list, or a further 6 Recommended Electives from a selected list.
If students are considering entry into the fourth year, Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) degree, they must complete a recommended set of electives instead of a Minor. The Exercise Science and Rehabilitation degree enables graduates to gain accreditation as an 'Exercise Physiologist' through ESSA (see www.essa.org.au).
If students are considering entry into post graduate studies for Dietetics they they must complete a recommended set of electives instead of a Minor. |
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| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard university admission requirements. |
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| COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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| MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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| MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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| COURSE STRUCTURE The course consists of 17 core Exercise and Sports Science units (255 credit points), one prescribed elective (15 credit points) plus a six unit minor (90 credit points) or six recommended electives (105 credit points). To complete the degree students must achieve a total of 360 credit points.
17 Exercise and Sports Science units + 1 Prescribed Elective + 1 Minor (6 units) or 17 Exercise and Sports Science units + 1 Prescribed Elective + 6 Recommended Electives |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | ||
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | ||
| http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity | ||
Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2014 VET: 5/14/2014