Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
In addition to an increased involvement of graduates in the sports industry as coaches, advisors and analysts, the growth of Australia’s aging population and an increase in our sedentary lifestyle is creating a need for more expertise in the health sector.
The Exercise and Sport Science program at RMIT can prepare you for a career in both the sport performance and healthy exercise industries.In a sporting context, sport scientists will work alongside support staff and coaches to assess and improve fitness (physiology) and skills using biomechanics and motor skill assessments.In a health setting, accredited exercise physiologists can work alongside other health professionals such as physiotherapists, providing expertise on what exercise will benefit a person and designing their workout program.
This can be for those recovering in hospital from musculoskeletal injuries, heart attacks, or other conditions.
People may also be referred to an exercise physiologist by a general practitioner as part of a strategy to reduce their risk of suffering from disease.The program provides you with the fundamental knowledge required to understand the physical, mental and social aspects of exercise for sport, health, recreation and rehabilitation.
During the program, you will complete a minimum of 140 hours of work-integrated learning (WIL).
These placements can be in recreation centres, sports teams, rehabilitation clinics and research units.
The structure of the program means that you will develop the knowledge and skills that you require to become an effective sport and exercise scientist and enables you to apply these skills in the later part of the program through your capstone placements courses (OHTH2115 Human Movement Field Experience and OHTH2116 Advanced Performance Analysis and Prescription).
Such placements enable you to prepare for and facilitate your transition from student to practitioner.This program is delivered face-to-face and includes web-based learning components.
It requires on campus attendance in either full time or part time mode.
Structure
Year One of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Psychology | 12 | BESC1125 | Bundoora Campus |
| Principles of Exercise Science | 12 | OHTH2109 | Bundoora Campus |
| Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation | 12 | OHTH2152 | Bundoora Campus |
| Introduction to Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2480 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth, Development, Physical Activity and Special Populations | 12 | BIOL2479 | Bundoora Campus |
| Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Physical Activity | 12 | OHTH2105 | Bundoora Campus |
| Exercise Physiology 1 | 12 | BIOL1105 | Bundoora Campus |
| Mechanisms of Body Function | 12 | BIOL2482 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Two of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology | 12 | OHTH2104 | Bundoora Campus |
| Exercise Physiology 2 | 12 | BIOL1106 | Bundoora Campus |
| Exercise Prescription and Programming | 12 | OHTH2114 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biomechanics 1 | 12 | OHTH2106 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise and Sports Nutrition | 12 | OHTH2119 | Bundoora Campus |
| Biomechanics 2 | 12 | OHTH2150 | Bundoora Campus |
| Motor Skill Learning and Performance | 12 | OHTH2107 | Bundoora Campus |
| Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation | 12 | OHTH2111 | Bundoora Campus |
Year Three of Program
Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Control | 12 | OHTH2153 | Bundoora Campus |
| Physical Activity, Health and Disease across the Lifespan | 12 | OHTH2158 | Bundoora Campus |
| Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 12 | OHTH2112 | Bundoora Campus |
| Human Movement Field Experience | 12 | OHTH2115 | Bundoora Campus |
Semester Two: Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Psychology Topics | 12 | BESC1407 | Bundoora Campus |
| Advanced Performance Analysis and Prescription | 12 | OHTH2116 | Bundoora Campus |
| Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic and Complex Conditions | 12 | OHTH2117 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from:
Entry requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in one of Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods (CAS), Specialist Mathematics or Physics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Working with Children Check: Students must hold a Working with Children Check before undergoing practical components of this course. Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this course.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) graduates will:
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