Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science focuses on the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle in the contexts of elite sport, recreational physical activity, community health and wellbeing.
Exercise Scientists play an important role in improving the health, fitness, well-being and performance of individuals, groups, and the community.
They do this through coaching and training in sport and athletic performance;
educating about exercise for health and well-being;
and implementing behaviour modification strategies.
ACU is well placed to prepare graduates as Exercise Scientists with well-established exercise science programs that are recognised internationally for research, learning and teaching.
Meeting the professional requirements for membership with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science provides graduates with a broad and coherent knowledge of the scientific bases of exercise and of key principles, concepts and theories related to exercise for health and sports performance.
The degree is designed to produce graduates with skills such as physical activity leadership, advanced problem-solving, technical proficiency, the capacity to communicate for diverse populations and multicultural contexts, and an ability to be reflective and ethical in academic and professional practice, underpinned by justice, equity and respect for the individual.
Opportunities for industry-relevant experience are embedded in the course through community engagement and practicum The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science will teach you about exercise assessment and prescription sports performance analysis applying the scientific principles of fitness and health for a wide range of people, from the chronically ill to elite athletes.
Possible careers include:
Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments High performance sports organisations Sport institutes and academies Corporate fitness Exercise scientist Health and fitness consultant Strength and conditioning coach Rehabilitation Coach Performance analyst Fitness advisor Sports science manager Physical activity officer Allied health assistant.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | EXSC187 Growth, motor development and ageing | EXSC199 Psychology of sport | EXSC118 Nutrition and exercise | BIOL125 Human biology 1 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | ANAT100 Anatomical foundations of exercise science | EXSC217 Research and Ethics in Exercise Science | EXSC120 Mechanical bases of exercise | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning (Pre: EXSC187) | EXSC222 Functional anatomy (Pre: ANAT100) | EXSC220 Biomechanics (Pre: EXSC120) | EXSC198 Physiological Bases of Exercise (Pre: BIOL125) |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | EXSC296 Health and exercise psychology (Pre: EXSC199) | EXSC204 Exercise testing, prescription and delivery (Pre: EXSC198) | EXSC216 Resistance training: science and application (Pre: EXSC198) | EXSC242 Exercise Physiology: Adaptation to Exercise and the Environment (Pre: EXSC198) |
| Year 2 – Semester 2 | EXSC206 Professional experience preparation (Pre: EXSC118, EXSC187, EXSC199 , or BIOL125 | |||
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | EXSC398 Professional experience 20 credit points (Pre: ANAT100, EXSC120, EXSC198 , EXSC204, EXSC206, EXSC216) | EXSC394 Exercise, health and disease (Pre: EXSC204) | Elective | |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100) | Elective | Elective | Elective |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.
New South Wales
- Recommended studies: English (Standard) Band 3; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); Mathematics (any) plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Recommended studies: one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 & 4, C)
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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