Program Overview

Program Overview

The Exercise Science program in Timor Leste is a community engagement and professional practice experience available to third-year students. This program is designed for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Exercise Science, Bachelor of Exercise Science/Nutrition Science, Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science, or Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this program, students must be undertaking one of the following units:

• EXCSC309 Internship and Coaching and Prescription
• EXCS325 Professional Practice in Exercise Science
• EXCSC398 Professional Experience
• EXCSC399 Industry Experience

Program Details

As part of the Future in Youth program, students will work across local and rural primary schools in the Baucau district. The program involves:

• Delivering a fun and engaging primary school sport curriculum
• Working with teachers and students
• Collaborating with partners to experience Timor by visiting schools
• Working with local primary teachers to teach sport programs and deliver health messages

Program Objectives

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive experience in exercise science, focusing on community engagement, professional practice, and the delivery of health and sport programs in a rural setting.