Unit Set Structure

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This unit set structure may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

MABUSS  ESSA Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation Major  

This unit set is available in the following courses:
M90 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE AND REHABILITATION)

 

The major 'ESSA Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation' comprises 120 credit points and is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree. Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the peak body for Exercise and Sports Science in Australia and they have accredited the above mentioned degree. Unit selection should be based on desired career pathways: Accredited Exercise Scientist (3 years) or Accredited Exercise Physiologist (4 years) or Physiotherapist (2 year post graduate degree). 
 

 
UNIT SET LOCATION
This unit set is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This unit set is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
If students are considering a career as an Exercise Scientist or an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you must select the following units.
 
Year 1
Semester 1
ESSA unit 1 (select from below)
Semester 2
ESSA unit 2 (select from below)
Year 2
Semester 1
ESSA unit 3 (select from below)
Semester 2
MAT3101 Statistical Research Methods 15
Year 3
Semester 1
ESSA unit 4 (select from below)
SPS2120 Physical Activity and Chronic Disease 15
Semester 2
SPS3121 Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology 15
SPS3120 Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease 15
 
Please find below a list of ESSA elective units:
 
Available Semester 1
SPS1120 Performance Studies 2 15
SPS3205 Performance Studies 3 15
SPS1107 Sports Science Applications 1 15
SPS2120 Physical Activity and Chronic Disease 15
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 15
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
HST1120 Introduction to Health Promotion 15
NUT3215 Exercise Nutrition 15
Available Semester 2
SPS1205 Performance Studies 1 15
SPS3206 Performance Studies 4 15
SPS3121 Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology 15
SPS3120 Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease 15
SPS3203 Human Movement and Disability 15
OCT1206 Neuroscience 15
NUT2220 Nutritional Assessment 15
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
MAT3101 Statistical Research Methods 15
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
 
 
If students are considering a career as a Physiotherapist they must select the following ESSA elective units. Please note: A high course weighted average is required to be eligible for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy programme.
 
Year 1
Semester 1
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 15
Semester 2
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
Year 2
Semester 1
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
Semester 2
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
Year 3
Semester 1
SPS4116 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular&Pulmonary 20 
HST1120 Introduction to Health Promotion 15
Semester 2
MAT3101 Statistical Research Methods 15
OCT1206 Neuroscience 15
 
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Enrolment into SPS4116 will require approval from the course coordinator and will be limited to those students who have applied for admission into the Master of Physiotherapy programme. Students who enrol into SPS4116, a 20 credit point unit, will exceed the total amount of credit points required for this major. Approval has been given to allow this.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011