Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice)

Victoria University

About

Work with new ideas and new technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in an area that matches your interests and passions:

exercise science sport science sports practice community fitness and health high-performance sport rehabilitation.

Learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities.

You'll benefit from our hundreds of sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities.

This course covers biological and social sciences, with a focus on sports physiology and biomechanics.

You will build a solid understanding of the science that underpins sports and exercise.

Join a group of VU graduates known to be strong performers in the sports industry due to their practical experience.

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Sport Practice), students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points of First Year Core units
  • 192 credit points of Professional Core units

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

  • Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
  • Research Methods for Exercise Professionals Unit code AHE1105 Credits12
  • Human Growth and Lifespan Development Unit code AHE1107 Credits12
  • Resistance Training Unit code AHE1112 Credits12
  • Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
  • Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
  • Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12
  • Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12

Professional Core Units

  • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
  • Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations Unit code AHE2006 Credits12
  • Sports Biomechanics Unit code AHE2102 Credits12
  • Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
  • Advanced Resistance Training Unit code AHE2129 Credits12
  • Functional Kinesiology Unit code AHE2202 Credits12
  • Advanced Exercise Physiology Unit code AHE3100 Credits12
  • Advanced Biomechanics Unit code AHE3101 Credits12
  • Sport Physiology Unit code AHE3114 Credits12
  • Sport and Exercise Practice Unit code SCL3004 Credits12
  • Physical Activity and Health in Society Unit code SCL2000 Credits12
  • Applied Exercise Psychology Unit code AHE3125 Credits12
  • Motor Control Unit code AHE3126 Credits12
  • Professional Ethics Unit code AHE3200 Credits12
  • Advanced Training and Conditioning Unit code SCL3101 Credits12
  • Fitness Training Systems Unit code SFI2001 Credits12

Entry requirements

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Subject adjustments

ATAR profile

VTAC course code: 4301010141

Campus: Footscray Park

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  ATAR (Excluding adjustment factors) Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
80.25 90.90
55.85 70.35
45.40 62.50

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link)http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link).

SUPERVISED PLACEMENT Changes relating to the number of supervision hours required for accreditation has been introduced by the accreditation body, Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), in recognition of challenges in the current COVID-19 climate. The change in required hours impacts on the level of accreditation students are eligible for at the end of the course. A minimum of 80 hours of supervision is required for provisional accreditation in which students then have 2 years to obtain the remaining hours to get the 140.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Provide exercise interventions for apparently healthy populations, including high performance and recreational athletes;  
  2. Integrate the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin professional practice in the fields of exercise and sport science;  
  3. Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge gathered from exercise and sport science research;  
  4. Exercise judgement to solve routine exercise science problems using social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives;  
  5. Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can communicate knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently;  
  6. Critically apply exercise and sport science knowledge and skills to solve routine problems in sport practice settings;  
  7. Adapt legal and ethical frameworks in order to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and contexts; and  
  8. Continue to develop a broad and coherent body of professional sport practice so as to undertake postgraduate studies and research in exercise rehabilitation and related fields.  

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