Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at UNE is a multidisciplinary program that develops a comprehensive understanding of the scientific and applied aspects of sport, exercise and health.

The course includes core studies in human structure, function and behaviour before further study on the acute and chronic physiological and psychological responses to exercise.

Analytical, technical and professional skills are developed in the areas of movement analysis, health and fitness assessment and exercise training for health and performance.

Students complete 140 hours of workplace experience in their final trimester of study to practice these skills.

Graduates are recognised for their expertise in the design and implementation of exercise interventions to prevent disease and improve athletic performance.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide a range of learning experiences to develop the core knowledge and skills across the sub disciplines of exercise and sports science as identified by Exercise and Sports Science Australia. This includes but is not limited to biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control/learning, exercise and sport psychology, human nutrition/development/health and exercise testing and prescription for health and performance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the sub-disciplines of exercise and sports science, including the creative endeavour involved in acquiring knowledge and the contestable and testable nature of scientific knowledge; use information literacy to analyse and evaluate the relationships between physical activity, athletic performance and health with a global context; design and implement strategies/interventions to enhance participation, performance and enjoyment of sport and physical activity at the individual and community level; and provide specialist services that recognise the historical, sociocultural, political and ethical dimensions of professional practice in exercise and sport related fields.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline The knowledge and skills relevant to exercise and sport related fields will be taught, assessed and practised within the program starting with the foundations in first year, followed by more specific and specialised coverage in the second and third year of the program. Several of the units will critically examine concepts and principles of physical activity, sport and health from a global perspective. Students will be taught and assessed on their understanding of the nature of exercise and sporting practices. Communication Skills All units within the program require compentency in oral and written forms of communication. This will be taught, assessed and practised throughout the course of study. Problem Solving Units throughout the degree will teach, assess and require students to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems relevant to professional practice in exercise and sport related fields. Information Literacy Fundamental to all the units in the program is the ability to source and critically evaluate exercise and sport related information. This will be taught and assessed in core units within the course. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Reflecting on social responsibility and ethical conduct, professional practice is embedded in the course content. Units will require students to address and understand how social, political, economic, ideological and cultural imperatives are constructed and act upon people in different health and sporting contexts. Lifelong Learning Students will be taught, assessed and be given the opportunity to practise new skills and apply these skills to increasingly more complex and unexpected situations. As students progress through the course they will be able to reflect on the limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge. Independence and Collaboration Collaboration is an essential component of the course and practice in exercise and sport related fields. In different units throughout the degree, students will undertake independent projects as well as team/group assessments. They will be assessed on, and practise being part of, a collaborative team to achieve common goals and solve problems.