Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)

The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity.

Students are given a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise programming and prescription.

Students will develop skills and competencies in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance.

Opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings are embedded in the degree.

The course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance.

Graduates will also be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees.

Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) (72 credit points) Required - 48 credit points as follows

• CM0017 Core Major in Health Science (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10120 - Industry and Community Engagement (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3 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 11401 - Professional Practice (Health) 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 11402 - Professional Evidence (Health) - 3 cp, Level 3
• 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

Open Electives - 24 credit points as follows

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

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

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.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.