Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science
James Cook University
About
JCU Sport and Exercise Science - Psychological Science graduates have broad skill sets and are sought-after in a large range of health-related industries.Graduates pursue careers in areas including sports, health, wellbeing, and psychology.You could find employment as a sport and exercise scientist, clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker.
You could also continue studying and deepen your knowledge with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), or the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours).To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training.
Upon graduation of this degree, you must complete an accredited year of postgraduate study – either the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, plus two years of supervised practice in the field.
Alternatively, you can complete a two-year Master of Psychology (Clinical), plus one year of supervised practice.Graduates of this degree are eligible for Exercise and Sports Science Australia professional membership.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Year 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice
PY1103:03 Critical Thinking in Psychology: How to Think About Weird Things
Teaching Period 2
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
PY1106:03 Communicating Psychology: Listening, Translating & Disseminating
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality
Year 2
Teaching Period 1
SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
PY2103:03 Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
PY2111:03 Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition
Teaching Period 2
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PY2107:03 Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
PY2101:03 Psychological Neuroscience
Year 3
Teaching Period 1
SP2200:03 Exercise and Sports Testing
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
PY3102:03 Social Psychology in Everyday Life
Teaching Period 2
SP2201:03 Exercise Prescription
SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning
SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control
PY2106:03 Through the Looking Glass: Development Across the Lifespan
Year 4
Teaching Period 1
SP3006:03 Environmental and Sports Medicine
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3015:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control
PY3101:03 Psychological Research Methods and Interpretation
Teaching Period 2
SP3018:03 Advanced Biomechanics
SP2207:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour
SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science & Clinical Exercise Physiology
PY3108:03 Personality Psychology: Decoding the Mysteries of Humans
Year 5
Teaching Period 1
SP3008:03 Practicum in Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Physiology
Teaching Period 2
SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription and Delivery
PY3103:03 Mining the Mind: Psychopathology
PY3107:03 Psychological Assessment in Action
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit points of specified PY level 2 subjects from List 1
List 1
PY2018:03 Intercultural Psychology and Cross Cultural Communication
PY2104:03 Connecting Social, Psychological and Physical Health
PY2109:03 The World Around Us: Environmental Psychology
PY2110:03 Intersections of Psychology and Law: Forensic Psychology
Entry requirements
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| Course prerequisites | English; General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C) |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
Broaden your skill set by combining two highly-respected fields of study in JCU’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science. Your expertise in both health science and psychology will prepare you with the research, analysis, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the industry.
In your Sport and Exercise Science degree, gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity. In your Psychological Science degree, study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills.
Benefit from practical placements as you learn to assess, design, and deliver exercise programs to a variety of people, from community members to elite athletes.
Study a core program along with additional psychology electives to suit your interests and requirements. Take advantage of world-class research and observation facilities, including a working on-campus Psychology Clinic in Townsville.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, as well as pre-placement requirements.
Honours
If you're a high achieving student you may be invited to undertake an Honours year. This comprises an additional 24 credit points of study in each discipline. To learn more, refer to the Handbook.
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