Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science
Australian Catholic University
About
The Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science focuses on the roles and benefits of physical activity, exercise and healthy lifestyles.
The degree provides a strong academic base in the foundations of health science, into exercise promotion, prescription and delivery, and for physical activity across the lifespan.
It focuses on the practical skills required to become leaders in Outdoor Education, HPE Teaching, Coaching and Health Promotion professions.
The skills are developed while studying the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of health, physical activity and sport related behaviours.
They are further explored in the contexts of community health, personal well-being, leadership in outdoor education and sports performance.
Students can choose from a range of electives in the specialised areas of physical education, leadership in outdoor education, sports coaching, and/or health and health promotion.
Opportunities for industry-relevant practicum experience are embedded in the degree.
The course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in health science disciplines related to physical activity and exercise, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner.
From year one, students are introduced to physical activity and exercise engagement, health promotion, and are given a foundation in health science as it relates to human function and performance.
This includes fundamental concepts in anatomy, physiology, and human growth and development.
Students also commence elective studies in areas of academic or vocational interest.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | EXSC187 Growth, motor development and ageing | EXSC118 Nutrition and exercise | BIOL125 Human biology 1 | Elective (Major/Minor) |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | ANAT100 Anatomical foundations of exercise science | EXSC217 Research and Ethics in Exercise Science | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society | Elective (Major/Minor) |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | EXSC198 Physiological Bases of Exercise BIOL125 | EXSC199 Psychology of sport | EXSC222 Functional anatomy (Pre: ANAT100) | Elective (Major/Minor) |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | EXSC296 Health and Exercise Psychology (Pre: EXSC199 or PSYC100 and PSYC101) | EXSC216 Resistance training: science and application (Pre: EXSC198) | EXSC204 Exercise testing, prescription and delivery (Pre: EXSC198) | Elective (Major/Minor) |
| EXSC205 Industry experience preparation (Pre: EXSC118, EXSC187, EXSC199 , BIOL125) | ||||
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | EXSC399 Industry experience 20 credit points (Pre: EXSC198, EXSC205, ANAT100 ) | EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning (Pre: EXSC187) | Elective (Major/Minor) | |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100) | Elective (Major/Minor) | Elective (Major/Minor) | Elective (Major/Minor) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must 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 : A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
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