COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and sound practical skills in the various disciplines taught within the program. In addition, marketing, management and counselling skills relevant to the Health, Sport and Exercise areas are available to be studied as supporting majors, minors and electives.
Students specialising in Exercise and Sports Science must complete sixteen core units (240 credit points) in Sports Science. In addition, they must complete eight units (120 credit points) by selecting one of the following eight unit sequences:
1. An eight unit supporting major from a selected area.
2. A six unit minor study (from a selected area) plus two electives.
If students are considering entry into the four year Exercise Science and Rehabilitation course (Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science accredited), they must complete the AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation 8 unit Supporting Major. This 3 year accredited degree will allow students to gain automatic membership with AAESS.
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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 240 credit points (16 core) Exercise and Sports Science units, plus an eight unit Supporting Major or six unit Minor, plus two Electives – 120 credit points (8 units).
To complete the degree students must achieve a total of 360 credit points.
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YEAR ONE |
Semester 1 |
EBH1101 |
Human Anatomy |
15 | EBH1102 |
Human Physiology |
15 | Minor 1 or Supporting Major 1 |
Minor 2 or Supporting Major 2 |
Semester 2 |
NUT1121 |
Human Nutrition |
15 | SPS1104 |
Principles of Exercise Programming |
15 | SPS2202 |
Care and Prevention of Injuries |
15 | Minor 3 or Supporting Major 3 |
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YEAR TWO |
Semester 1 |
SPS2201 |
Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) |
15 | SPS2203 |
Principles and Practices of Resistance Training |
15 | SPS2103 |
Sports Biomechanics 1 |
15 | Minor 4 or Supporting Major 4 |
Semester 2 |
SPS2107 |
Acquisition of Skill |
15 | SPS1108 |
Foundations of Social Psychology |
15 | SPS2303 |
Sports Science Applications 2 |
15 | Minor 5 or Supporting Major 5 |
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YEAR THREE |
Semester 1 |
SPS3101 |
Psychology of Sport and Exercise |
15 | SPS3303 |
Motor Control |
15 | SPS2301 |
Exercise Rehabilitation |
15 | Elective 1 or Supporting Major 6 |
Semester 2 |
SPS3204 |
Sports Biomechanics 2 |
15 | SPS3301 |
Physiology of Exercise 2 (Applied Physiology) |
15 | Minor 6 or Supporting Major 7 |
Elective 2 or Supporting Major 8 |
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SUPPORTING MAJOR STUDIES
Students choosing to undertake a Supporting Major Study program will complete a prescribed set of eight units in their chosen second major area. Examples include:
Health Promotion
Human Biology
Leisure Sciences
Nutrition
AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation
Sport Management
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MINOR STUDIES AND ELECTIVES
Students choosing to undertake a Minor Study plus Electives program will complete a prescribed set of six units offered by the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences or another School or Faculty, plus two electives. Examples include:
Health Promotion
Human Biology
Human Performance
Leisure Sciences
Nutrition
Sport Management
Other areas may be selected with the approval of the course coordinator.
INDUSTRY PRACTICE is incorporated as part of SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2. This is designed to provide students with experience of the day-to-day operation of various health, exercise and sporting agencies in the community. All students are required to undertake industry practice during the course as determined by the Course Coordinator in association with participating agencies.
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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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009