Program Overview

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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science

Course Details

The combined course will prepare you thoroughly for a successful career in the sport and recreation industries.

Careers and Further Study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Opportunities

• Sport Entrepreneur
• Sport/Performance Coach
• Sport Scientist

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

International Student Fees

There is no current fee information available for this course. Please visit the fee calculator to browse course fees from a previous year, or other courses.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 12.5
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 72
• French Baccalaureate: 12.5
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 533
• GCE A-Levels: 10
• German Abitur: 3.2
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15.5
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 63
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 80.4
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 27
• Malaysian STPM: 12
• Monash University Foundation Year: 276
• NCUK Foundation Program: 10
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 4
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 9
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4.8
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 332
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 15.5
• Trinity College Foundation: 308
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 11
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 67
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 9
• US College Board SAT: 1190
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 61
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 82

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to Apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

Undergraduate

• Level 1:
  • Core:
    • ANHB1102 Human Biology II: Being Human (6)
    • PHYL1001 Physiology - How your body works (6)
    • SSEH1101 The Musculoskeletal System and Movement (6)
    • SSEH1102 Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance (6)
    • SSEH1103 Physical Fitness and Health (6)
  • Bridging:
    • MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
• Level 2:
  • Core:
    • SSEH2201 Exercise Prescription and Delivery (6)
    • SSEH2240 Motor Learning and Control (6)
    • SSEH2250 Biomechanics in Sport and Exercise (6)
    • SSEH2260 Exercise Physiology (6)
    • SSEH2270 Psychology of Motivation (6)
    • SSEH2280 Applied Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Health (6)
    • SSEH2295 Foundations of Work Integrated Learning (6)
• Level 3:
  • Core:
    • SSEH3388 Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity (6)
    • SSEH3394 Professional Practice (6)
    • SSEH3552 Coaching and Athlete Development (6)
    • SSEH3553 Exercise as Medicine (6)
    • SSEH3554 Applied Sports Science and High Performance Sport (6)
    • SSEH3555 Motor Development: Principles to Teaching in Practice (6)

Postgraduate

• Core:
  • HMSC5004 Research Methods in Human Sciences (6)
  • HMSC5005 Data Analysis in Human Sciences (6)
  • SSEH5020 Literature Review and Research Proposal (6)
  • SSEH5021 Sport Science Exercise and Health Research Project Part 1 (6)
  • SSEH5022 Sport Science Exercise and Health Research Project Part 2 (6)
  • SSEH5023 Sport Science Exercise and Health Research Project Part 3 (6)
  • SSEH5026 Exploring the Limits of Human Performance (6)
  • SSEH5027 Strength and Conditioning in Human Performance Settings (6)
  • SSEH5029 Start -ups in Human Performance (6)
  • SSEH5111 Developing Skill Sets in Human Performance Settings (6)
  • SSEH5222 Applications of Knowledge in Human Performance Settings (6)
  • SSEH5333 Networks and Collaboration in Human Performance Settings (6)

Why Study This Course?

• This course will provide both a Bachelor and Master’s qualification in a four-year program.
• The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist.
• This course focuses on combining your academic studies with developing your applied skills in-line with industry and subsequent employment or research.

You'll Learn:

• to demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the discipline of Sport and Exercise Sciences
• to apply well-developed cognitive, creative and communication skills in diverse contexts
• the knowledge, skills and understanding needed in areas such as sport management and delivery, and in service delivery which is essential for athlete preparation and specialised fitness industries.

Course Accreditation

The Sport Science, Exercise and Health major (MJD-SEHDM) in any course leading to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences or Bachelor of Philosophy is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply as an accredited exercise scientist.

What Opportunities Can a Degree in Sport Science, Exercise, and Health Offer?

Are you interested in all things sport, exercise and health but not sure how to turn your passion into a career? Find out more about the diverse career opportunities available when you study a sport science, exercise, and health degree at UWA.