Master of Exercise Science (thesis and coursework) (51610)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course enables advanced study or research majoring in one of the sub-discipline areas within exercise science with particular emphasis on movement science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning, pedagogy, health and sport psychology.
A range of units are offered to accommodate students from differing backgrounds while also permitting specialisation in the above sub-disciplinary areas within the field of exercise science.
Research comprises over 66 per cent of the course.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | SSEH5654 | Fundamentals in Research Methods | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Bachelor of Exercise Rehabilitation Science honours; or postgraduate study in Sport Science, Exercise and Health; or the Master of Exercise Science (coursework) (52510); or the Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management (51390) | lectures/seminars: 3 hours per week |
| S1 | SSEH5655 | Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Sport Science, Exercise and Health | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management (51390); or the Graduate Diploma in Work Health and Safety (52330); or the Master of Exercise Science (coursework) (52510); or the Master of Exercise Science (thesis and coursework) (51610) | lectures: 3 hours per week |
| S1, S2 | SSEH9714 | Sport Science, Exercise and Health Thesis Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Exercise Science (thesis and coursework) (51610) | |
| S1, S2 | SSEH9715 | Sport Science, Exercise and Health Thesis Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Science (Exercise Science) by (thesis and coursework) (52510) [formerly Master of Science (Human Movement) by thesis and coursework] | |
| S1, S2 | SSEH9716 | Sport Science, Exercise and Health Thesis Part 3 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Science (Exercise Science) by (thesis and coursework) (52510) [formerly Master of Science (Human Movement) by thesis and coursework] |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with first class or upper second class honours in Sport Science, Exercise Science, or Exercise and Health, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) secured a supervisor and research topic in the area of study
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