Program Overview

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Introduction to the Exercise and Sport Science Program

The Exercise and Sport Science program at Curtin College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the human body and its functions, as well as the principles of exercise and sport science. This program is not currently available to Australian students.

Program Overview

The program consists of two stages: Stage 1, which lasts for 2-3 trimesters (8-12 months), and Stage 2, which lasts for 2 semesters (12 months). The program is offered at the Curtin Bentley campus.

Key Information

• Duration: Stage 1 - 2-3 trimesters (8-12 months), Stage 2 - 2 semesters (12 months)
• Intake Dates: Stage 1 - February, June; Stage 2 - February
• Campus Location: Curtin Bentley
• Domestic Fees: Not available to Australian students
• International Fees: Course fees, with additional costs depending on the course and stream

Course Overview

The Exercise and Sport Science program aims to build a career centered on improving lives. Students will gain theoretical and practical understanding of exercise and sport physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, and exercise and sport psychology. The program emphasizes client-centered practice, helping students develop strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Exercise and Sport Science program can pursue careers in:

• Advanced personal training
• Cardiac technician
• Community sport and management officer
• Corporate health and fitness assessor
• Healthy lifestyle coordinator
• Performance analyst
• Sports coach/trainer
• Strength and conditioning coach for community and sub-elite sporting teams

Diploma of Health Sciences Units (Stage 1)

Students must complete the following core units and one elective unit:

• Core units:
  • Academic Communication Skills
  • Academic Research and Writing
  • Chemistry
  • Essential Mathematics
  • Human Biology
  • Studies in Society
  • Computer Skills
• Elective units (select one):
  • Management
  • Marketing

Diploma of Health Sciences Units (Stage 2)

Students must complete the following core units:

• Core units (Exercise & Sport Science):
  • Foundations for Professional Health Practice
  • Professional Communication in Exercise Science
  • Human Physiology for Exercise Science
  • Evidence Informed Health Practice
  • Exercise Science for Health
  • Functional Anatomy
  • Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
  • Introduction to Psychology

Unit Details

Evidence Informed Health Practice (EIHP1001)

• Credit: 25
• Description: The role of empirical evidence in making decisions in health practice, including research methodologies, measurement, observation, data collection, research ethics, bio-statistical analysis, and strategies to understand, question, and evaluate evidence.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus)
• Tuition Pattern: Workshop (3 hours weekly)

Human Structure and Function (HSF1000)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Introduction to the human body and key organ systems, including anatomical terminology, relationships between body cells, tissues, and organs, and foundation competencies in understanding neuromusculoskeletal anatomy.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus)
• Tuition Pattern: Lecture (2 hours weekly), Tutorial (2 hours weekly)

Introduction to Psychology (IPSY1000)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Broad outline of the nature, methods, and fields of psychology, including introduction to psychology, methodological issues, social psychology, personality, development, learning, memory, and motivation.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus)
• Tuition Pattern: Lecture (2 hours weekly), Tutorial (2 hours weekly), Personal Study (4 hours weekly)

Indigenous Cultures & Health Behaviours (ICHB1006)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Examination of culture and diversity within local, national, and global Indigenous populations, including impacts of policies and historical events on Indigenous Australians, health outcomes, and social determinants.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus)
• Tuition Pattern: Workshop (3 hours weekly), Individual Study (3 hours weekly)
• Pre-requisites: Successful completion of one of the following - Foundations for Professional Health Practice (FPHP1000) or Foundations of Bioscience Practice (FBP1004)

Foundations for Professional Health Practice (FPHP1000)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Introduction to ethical decision making in professional health practice, application of academic standards, and development of skills required for studying at university.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus)
• Tuition Pattern: Workshop (3 hours weekly), Individual Study (3 hours weekly), ALEPh (10 x 2 hours semesterly, if required)

Functional Anatomy (FA1002)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Development of foundation competencies in understanding neuromusculoskeletal anatomy of the trunk, upper and lower limbs as a basis for understanding normal human movement.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus), not available for online delivery
• Tuition Pattern: Lecture (3 hours weekly), Wet Laboratory (2 hours weekly), Dry Laboratory (1 hour weekly)

Human Physiology for Exercise Science (HPE1000S/HUMB1006)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Foundation knowledge of human physiology and the physiological changes that occur through the human lifespan as pertinent to exercise science.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus), not available for online delivery
• Tuition Pattern: Practical (2 hours weekly), Workshop (4 x 1 hour semesterly), Block Teaching (1 x 2 hours once only)
• Pre-requisites: Admission into Diploma of Exercise Science

Exercise Science for Health (ESH1001S/REHT1001)

• Credit: 25
• Description: Builds on an understanding of the fundamentals of physiology and develops students' knowledge of physical activity and exercise and their relationship to individuals and populations' health.
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (on campus), not available for online delivery
• Tuition Pattern: Lecture (2 hours weekly), Practical (2 hours weekly)
• Pre-requisites: Admission into Diploma of Exercise Science and successful completion of one of the following - Human Structure and Function (HSF1000) or Human Physiology for Exercise Science (HPE1000S)