Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Program Overview
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Overview
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to succeed in the field of exercise and sports science. This program is offered at several locations, including Blacktown, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Strathfield.
Credit Points and Duration
- The program consists of 240 credit points.
- The minimum duration for completion is 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and meet the following prerequisites:
- English (Standard) Band 3
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
- Mathematics (any) plus one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (for NSW)
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, or Physical Education (Units 3 & 4, C) (for QLD)
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL (for VIC)
International applicants must also meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Completion Requirements
To qualify for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, students must complete:
- 240 credit points from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 170 credit points from Specified units (Part A)
- 20 credit points from Professional Experience (Part B)
- 10 credit points from a Community Engagement unit (Part C)
- 20 credit points from Core Curriculum units (Part D)
- 20 credit points from Electives (Part E)
Progression Requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
The program includes a variety of units across different categories:
Part A: Specified Units
- ANAT100 Anatomical Foundations of Exercise Science
- BIOL125 Human Biology 1
- EXSC121 Exercise and Sport Science: Starting the Journey
- EXSC122 Research and Ethics in Exercise Science
- EXSC187 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
- EXSC199 Psychology of Sport
- EXSC204 Exercise Prescription and Delivery
- EXSC216 Resistance Training: Science and Application
- EXSC222 Functional Anatomy
- EXSC224 Mechanical Bases of Exercise
- EXSC225 Physiological Bases of Exercise
- EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning
- EXSC296 Health and Exercise Psychology
- EXSC321 Biomechanics
- EXSC322 Exercise Physiology: Adaptation to Exercise and the Environment
- EXSC394 Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellbeing
- NUTR101 Introduction to Nutrition
Part B: Professional Experience
- EXSC398 Professional Experience
Part C: Community Engagement Unit
- EXSC223 Sport, Exercise and Health in Action: Engaging with Community
Part D: Core Curriculum Units
- UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society
- PHCC102 Being Human
- PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life
- UNCC300 Justice and Change in a Global World
- PHCC320 The Just Society
Part E: Elective Units
- EXSC117 Leadership Development in Team Games
- EXSC303 Exercise Behaviour Change
- EXSC306 Independent Study in Exercise Science
- EXSC310 Strength and Conditioning: Fundamentals of Athlete Preparation
- EXSC316 Nutrition for Sports Performance
- EXSC317 Data Analytics in Sport
- EXSC318 International Study in High Performance Sport
- EXSC319 Performance Analysis in Sport
- EXSC320 Advanced Biomechanics
- EXSC330 Advanced Motor Control and Learning
- EXSC346 Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- EXSC392 Leadership Development in Physical Activity
- EXSC396 Strength and Conditioning: Prescription for Athletic Performance
Course Map
The course map outlines the sequence of units to be completed each semester. It is available for students commencing in Semester 1 or Semester 2 and includes variations for those transitioning from the Diploma in Exercise Science.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the program, including course maps and unit descriptions, students should consult the official university handbook or contact the relevant faculty.