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Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)

The Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science that underpins health, physical activity, and exercise. The program combines studies in exercise physiology, sports psychology, biomechanics, motor control, and exercise prescription with a broad understanding of biomedicine and various health science fields.

Program Structure

The program is a three-year full-time course, with students completing 240 credit points. The recommended sequence for full-time start-year intake is as follows:

• Autumn session: Fundamentals of Exercise Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, Culture, Diversity and Health, and Professional Health Competencies.
• Spring session: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2, Psychology and Health, Evidence in Health, and Functional Anatomy.
• Year 2:
  • Autumn session: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Bioenergetics, and Exercise Testing and Measurement.
  • Spring session: Exercise Prescription I, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, and Exercise Nutrition.
• Year 3:
  • Autumn session: Exercise Prescription II, Exercise Physiology Across the Lifespan, Motor Control and Skill Acquisition, and Research Methods in Health.
  • Spring session: Applied Biomechanics, Work Experience in Sport and Exercise Science, Exercise for Health and Disease Prevention, and Applied Physiology.

Admission Requirements

• Assumed Knowledge: Any 2 subjects of English.
• Recommended Studies: Any 2 subjects of English, plus four subjects of Science and/or Mathematics. PDHPE can be counted as a science subject for this program.
• Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) program is accredited at the level of exercise science by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates are eligible for accreditation at the level of Exercise Science with Exercise and Sport Science Australia.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Health and fitness centers as personal trainers, health and fitness specialists, or fitness assessors.
• Government agencies associated with sport, physical activity, and health.
• Teaching and research.
• Professional sporting groups, rehabilitation clinics, and hospitals.
• With higher-level accreditation as an exercise physiologist, graduates can provide healthcare services funded by Medicare (Australian Government), pharmaceutical, health, or food industries.

Work Integrated Learning

The program includes a mandatory work component, which provides students with practical experience in the field. Students must complete a work experience subject in their final year, which involves working in a sport and exercise science setting under the supervision of an accredited exercise scientist.

Additional Requirements

Students must also complete additional requirements, including:

• Working with Children Check Student Declaration.
• National Police Check.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Student Undertaking.

These requirements must be completed before commencing the work experience subject in the final year of the program.