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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 are available to be studied as supporting majors, minors and electives. The Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) professional accreditation is also available to be studied as a supporting major. Following completion of both this degree and AAESS supporting major students may gain accreditation as an 'Exercise Scientist' and membership with AAESS.

Course Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.

 

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 fourth year AAESS Accredited Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) degree, they must complete both the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree plus the AAESS 8 unit Supporting Major. The Exercise Science and Rehabilitation degree enables graduates to gain accreditation as an 'Exercise Physiologist' through AAESS (see www.aaess.com.au).

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university admission requirements.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
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.

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
EBH1101 Human Anatomy 15
EBH1102 Human Physiology 15
SPS2202 Care and Prevention of Injuries 15
Minor 1 or Supporting Major 1
Semester 2
SPS1104 Principles of Exercise Programming 15
SPS1108 Foundations of Social Psychology 15
NUT1121 Human Nutrition 15
Minor 2 or Supporting Major 2
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SPS2203 Principles and Practices of Resistance Training 15
SPS2103 Sports Biomechanics 1 15
SPS2201 Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) 15
Minor 3 or Supporting Major 3
Semester 2
SPS2107 Acquisition of Skill 15
SPS2303 Sports Science Applications 2 15
SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation 15
Minor 4 or Supporting Major 4
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SPS3101 Psychology of Sport and Exercise 15
SPS3303 Motor Control 15
Minor 5 or Supporting Major 5
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
 
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:

AAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation
Human Performance
Health Promotion
Human Biology
Biomedical Science
Leisure Sciences
Nutrition
Sport Management
Occupational Health and Safety
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010