Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Victoria University

About

The Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies includes subjects in the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities.

It prepares you for a career in the sport and exercise professions, with a focus on psychology.

You’ll acquire knowledge and skills for rewarding work in the following areas:

exercise and sport science rehabilitation community fitness and health sport policy psychological counselling.

VU has world-class facilities, including sports labs to study biomechanics and physiology, and interaction labs for counselling practice.

You’ll also benefit from extensive work experience with sporting and community organisations.

With further graduate study, you can become a registered psychologist or teacher.

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Psychological Studies, students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points First Year Core units
  • 48 credit points Core units
  • 240 credit points of Professional Core units

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

  • Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
  • Resistance Training Unit code AHE1112 Credits12
  • Psychology 1A Unit code APP1012 Credits12
  • Psychology 1B Unit code APP1013 Credits12
  • Foundations of Psychological Research Unit code APP1016 Credits12
  • Foundations of Social Science Research Unit code ASX1003 Credits12
  • Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
  • Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12

Year 2, Semester 1

  • Research Methods for Exercise Professionals Unit code AHE1105 Credits12
  • Human Growth and Lifespan Development Unit code AHE1107 Credits12
  • Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
  • Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12

Year 2, Semester 2

  • Psychology 2A Unit code APP2013 Credits12
  • Developmental Psychology Unit code HPP2001 Credits12
  • Quantitative Social Research Methods 1 Unit code APS2040 Credits12
  • Social Bases of Health: Global Perspectives Unit code SHE3001 Credits12

Year 3, Semester 1

  • Psychology 2B Unit code APP2014 Credits12
  • History, Theories and Practice of Psychology Unit code APP3034 Credits12
  • Research Methods in Psychology Unit code APP3035 Credits12
  • Qualitative Social Research Methods 1 Unit code APS2030 Credits12

Year 3, Semester 2

  • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
  • Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
  • Clinical Aspects of Psychology Unit code APP3037 Credits12

12 credit points (equivalent to 1unit) of psychological studies elective units from the list provided.

Year 4, Semester 1

  • Exercise Science Career Development Unit code AHE3120 Credits12
  • Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise Unit code AHE3116 Credits12
  • Fieldwork Unit code APP3028 Credits12

12 credit points (equivalent to 1unit) of psychological studies elective units from the list provided.

Year 4, Semester 2

  • Sport and Social Analysis Unit code AHE3111 Credits12
  • Professional Ethics Unit code AHE3200 Credits12
  • Psychological Issues in the Workplace Unit code APP3023 Credits12
  • Applied Exercise Psychology Unit code AHE3125 Credits12

PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES ELECTIVE LIST

24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of psychological studies elective units from the list below.

  • Counselling Theory and Practice Unit code APP3015 Credits12
  • Group Behaviour Unit code APP3016 Credits12
  • Organisations and Work Unit code APP3018 Credits12
  • Psychobiology Unit code APP3019 Credits12
  • Psychoanalysis Unit code APP3020 Credits12
  • Relationship and Family Wellbeing Unit code APP3027 Credits12
  • Cognitive Psychology Unit code APP3026 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.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

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).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (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

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. 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

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar.OR: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).

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.

Pathways from other institutions

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.

The Gordon

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA)

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. Integrate conceptual understandings of training and conditioning needs, program design, service delivery, performance evaluation, barriers to participation and relevant sport and exercise science principles, with advanced specialist knowledge within the discipline of psychological studies;  
  2. Critically analyse theoretical and technical knowledge in diverse contexts, and adapt and apply related counselling and psychological skills to the effective and professional delivery of sport, exercise and active recreation programs;  
  3. Critically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation services in contemporary settings;  
  4. Exhibit professional judgment, ethical standards, and social sensitivity by adapting knowledge and skills to make decisions, either individually or collaboratively, that provide inclusive, sustainable, and culturally relevant sport, exercise, and active recreation experiences;  
  5. Reflect on personal learning and skills in relation to career goals with a view to implementing creative strategies to promote lifelong learning, and establishing pathways for the attainment of further professional development and educational training;  
  6. Apply personal and interpersonal competencies, work-group skills, and leadership abilities to the professional delivery of exercise, fitness and conditioning programs. This will be done while also accommodating the divergent and complex cultures of Australia and other regions around the world; and  
  7. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation programs with personal accountability, integrity, and social responsibility for outcomes, and do it through dynamic 21st Century work-teams that use resources efficiently, provide high levels of participant satisfaction, and deliver widespread social utility.  

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