Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Southern Cross University
About
Do you dream of coaching athletes or inspiring people to achieve better health and wellbeing?
Are you fascinated by human anatomy?
Are you keen to probe the minds of elite athletes and uncover what gives them the winning edge?
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science can turn your sporting passion into a career.This degree provides a comprehensive study of sport sciences and how the human body responds to exercise.
You’ll learn about human movement, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, exercise prescription with the opportunity to specialise in either exercise science, nutrition or education.Our graduates work in many areas of sport and health, including sports psychology, nutrition, teaching, coaching, performance testing, health promotion and education.This degree also provides an accelerated pathway towards the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and professional accreditation as an exercise physiologist or a pathway to the Master of Teaching that can prepare students as PDHPE teachers in secondary settings.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HBIO1001 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | |
| PSYC1006 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | |
| HBIO1006 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | |
| HBIO1007 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | |
| HBIO1008 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | |
| HBIO2001 - Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate | |
| NUTR1001 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | |
| STAT2001 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | |
| HBIO2002 - Motor Control | Intermediate | |
| SCIN2002 - Mechanics for Movement | Intermediate | |
| BUSN1001 - Management for Sport and Exercise | Introductory | |
| HLTH2002 - Exercise Physiology | Intermediate | |
| HLTH3002 - Exercise Physiology and Prescription | Advanced | |
| PSYC2003 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | |
| SPRT2001 - Sports Conditioning and Training Methods | Intermediate | |
| HLTH2001 - Motor Learning | Intermediate |
Majors
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
- 16 core units (192 credit points); and
- 1 major (96 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences after completing 192 credit points, comprising any 16 core units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health and Human Sciences after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
For units of study accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) — recognition of prior learning (via advanced standing), cannot be granted for previous informal or non-formal learning, or for formal learning completed within a qualification lower than AQF level 7 — Bachelor Degree.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate the level of critical analysis, problem solving and decision making expected of a professional in sport and exercise science.Exercise sound theoretical and practical judgement in dealing with the challenges and situations common to the work of a sport and exercise science professional |
| Creativity | Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to problems encountered by a sport and exercise science professional |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate a knowledge of – and commitment to – social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with what is expected of a professional in sport and exercise science |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an ability to understand industry best practice in sport and exercise science. Apply and integrate knowledge of industry best practice in professional settings in sport and exercise science |
| Lifelong learning | Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice.Manage personal and professional behaviour in response to the outcomes of self-directed learning and reflective practice. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate concisely and appropriately in oral and written form in academic and professional settings in sport and exercise science.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in the profession of sport and exercise science |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural issues as they relate to the work of a sport and exercise science professional.Apply cultural and indigenous competence and sensitivity in dealings with clients and stakeholders in sport and exercise science. |
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