Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science

Ready to take your passion for exercise to the next level but not prepared to commit to a full undergraduate degree?

The Diploma of Exercise and Sports Science will allow you to explore the anatomy and physiology at a foundation level.

You will also learn about:

the musculoskeletal system and the physiology of nerve and muscle function The cardiovascular system and the respiratory system as well as other cellular and genetic processes the control of movement and motor skill acquisition how the human body interacts with the environment the subsequent optimisation of physiological, biomechanical, and psychological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.

You have the choice to undertake this diploma either on campus at Casuarina (internal) or online from anywhere in Australia (externally).

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

(compulsory)

CUC106

CUC100

(new title 2016)

Common Units

Core Units(6 units) - 60cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.

PSY140

SBI171

SBI172

SPE205

SPE209

SPE210

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.