Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Through this course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of all aspects of sport and exercise science and explore the complexity of human movement, while developing strategies to assist athletes in reaching their full potential.Having access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus.

You’ll be encouraged to network with and become part of the Canberra sports community in the company of Australia's leading elite sports teams and research centres.During your time at UC, you’ll undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships and will develop a research project in an area of sport and exercise science of particular interest to you.As this course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), upon graduation you can submit an application for exercise science membership.

This course has a particularly strong link between professional placements and employment, with many interns securing future roles even before graduation.High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours), or if you’d prefer to progress to postgraduate study, you could undertake the Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) or one of many other related master’s programs in the Faculty of Health.WIL is an integral part of this course, giving you an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships within industry before graduating.

You’ll undertake 250 hours of placement and will have the opportunity to apply for numerous internships with UC’s professional partners in areas such as NRL, Super Rugby, W-League, WNBL, Physical Activity Foundation, YMCA, Institutes of Sport and Community sporting groups.Previous Sport and Exercise Science students have undertaken internships with organisations including the Australian Sports Commission, Basketball Australia, Ainslie Football Club, Canberra Raiders, the Football Federation of Australia, Volleyball Australia, Monaro Panthers Football Club, AFL NSW/ACT, Belconnen Magpies Sports Club, Brumbies Rugby, Woden Weston Football Club, Cricket NSW, the Ginninderra Swim Club, Physical Activity Foundation, forty2 edventures, Capital Football, Hockey ACT, Triathlon ACT, Touch Football ACT, ANU Sport, Cricket ACT, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, UC Ginninderra Athletics Club, School Sport ACT and the University of Canberra Swim Club.Applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and attain an ACT Working with Vulnerable People card.Assumed knowledge – ACT:

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors.

NSW:

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Upon graduation, students may submit an application for exercise science membership of ESSA.

A number of industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours).

Graduates can continue their studies with a Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) or via related Faculty of Health master’s programs such as high performance sport and physiotherapy.

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (72 credit points) Required - 69 credit points as follows

• CM0023 Core Major in Allied Health (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - 9 credit points from the following Option A - Must pass 9 credit points as follows Option A is for students in the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation. 9813 - Research and Professional Practice Part A (6cp) - 0 cp, Level 3 9814 - Research and Professional Practice Part B - 9 cp, Level 3 Option B - 9 credit points as follows Option B is for students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Part A - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11536 - Clinical Physiotherapy 1 - 3 cp, Level 4 11537 - Clinical Physiotherapy 2 - 3 cp, Level 4 Part B - Must pass 3 credit points from the following 8987 - Evidence Based Practice (Honours) - 3 cp, Level 4 8988 - Evidence Based Practice - 3 cp, Level 4
• Required Units - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 6839 - Sports Medicine - 3 cp, Level 3 7224 - Sport and Performance Psychology - 3 cp, Level 2 8257 - Nutritional Science - 3 cp, Level 2 8340 - Health, Disease and Exercise - 3 cp, Level 2 8913 - Motor Control and Skill Acquisition - 3 cp, Level 2 9280 - Introductory Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 1 11578 - Performance Analysis in Sport - 3 cp, Level 2
• SM0036 Specialist Major in Human Movement (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6834 - Biomechanics 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 6835 - Biomechanics 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 8279 - Advanced Functional Anatomy - 3 cp, Level 3 8338 - Human Growth and Development - 3 cp, Level 1 8391 - Physiology of Exercise 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 8392 - Physiology of Exercise 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 9811 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 9812 - Exercise Programming and Prescription 2 - 3 cp, Level 2

Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following

• 7434 - Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues - 3 cp, Level 2 8721 - Sports Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 3 9855 - Cross-Cultural Professional Practice - 3 cp, Level 3

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional Admission Requirements

For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students may require:- Police check - Working with vulnerable people- Current vaccination

Assumed Knowledge

ACT: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors. NSW: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.