Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Laws
Southern Cross University
About
There's so much more to sport than the action on the playing field.
Player contracts, broadcast rights, sponsorships, behaviour, health and safety, and the rights and responsibilities of sporting organisations make modern sport as dynamic off the field as on it.This unique double degree will enable you to practise as an exercise science professional and a lawyer.
You'll develop abilities across commercial and employment contracts, litigation and tax and a solid preparation for a career in the sport and exercise industries.During the course you complete a 140-hour exercise science placement and you can also undertake professional placement with legal firms or offices.
This is a rare opportunity to explore the health and legal issues that impact the athletes we admire and the sports we love.Diverse career opportunities exist, whether specialising in exercise science or the law.
The health, sport, fitness and leisure industries are increasingly recognising the value of exercise professionals with a depth of legal understanding.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science in the first instance.
Structure
Core Units
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | |
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | Note 1 |
| HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | Introductory | |
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | |
| LAW72002 - Torts | Intermediate | |
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | |
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | |
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | |
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | |
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | |
| LAW00520 - Jurisprudence | Intermediate | |
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | |
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | |
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | |
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | |
| BIO00209 - Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate | |
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | |
| MNG00301 - Management for Sport and Exercise | Introductory | |
| SCI72001 - Mechanics for Movement | Intermediate | |
| BIO71001 - Human Growth, Development and Ageing | Introductory | |
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | |
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Advanced | |
| HMS00203 - Sports Conditioning and Training Methods | Intermediate | |
| HEA00332 - Exercise Psychology | Intermediate | |
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Advanced | |
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | |
| BIO00203 - Exercise Physiology | Intermediate | |
| BIO10493 - Motor Control | Intermediate | |
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Advanced | |
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 |
| HMS00328 - Motor Learning | Intermediate | |
| BIO73003 - Exercise Physiology and Prescription | Advanced | |
| HMS00223 - Professional Preparation | Advanced | |
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | |
| BIO00324 - Applied Biomechanics | Advanced |
Electives
Select five (5) elective units from the following, ensuring at least one (1) is advanced
Entry requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Laws, students must complete 40 units (480 credit points), comprising:
- 35 core units (420 credit points); and
- 5 Law electives (60 credit points).
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Laws with Honours, students must:
- fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws; and
- complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and
- achieve a satisfactory standard of academic performance in law units as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice.
Class of Honours
The Bachelor of Laws with Honours may be awarded in the following classes:
- First Class Honours;
- Second Class Honours (Division I); or
- Second Class Honours (Division II).
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 intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues. |
| Creativity | Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts.Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and sustainability. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise. Demonstrate an understanding of the international and comparative contexts in which legal issues arise. |
| Lifelong learning | Learn and work independently.Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements.Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
| Cultural competence | Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
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