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This course prepares students for professional roles in a variety of positions in the private, corporate and government sectors, which require personnel with high levels of competence in the area of exercise and sports science.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to complete practicum units as part of the course.
Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and the external agency. Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
This course has been Accredited by: National University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP).
This course has been Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete 18 Core units, plus a 6-unit Minor or 6 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EBH1101 | Human Anatomy | 15 |
| EBH1102 | Human Physiology | 15 |
| SPS1108 | Foundations of Social Psychology | 15 |
| SPS1114 | Acquisition of Skill | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1111 | Foundations of Fitness and Training | 15 |
| SPS1116 | Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy | 15 |
| NUT1121 | Human Nutrition | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS2116 | Applied Biomechanics | 15 |
| SPS2203 | Principles and Practices of Resistance Training | 15 |
| SPS2201 * | Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | 15 |
Note: SPS2203 is a full-year unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAT2107 | Statistical Research Methods | 15 |
| SPS2112 | Motor Control | 15 |
| SPS2301 | Exercise Rehabilitation | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| SPS1107 ^ | Sports Science Applications 1 | 15 |
| SPS1210 ^ | Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport | 15 |
| SPS3203 ^ | Human Movement and Disability | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS3111 | Physical Activity and Health | 15 |
| SPS3112 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
Note: SPS3112 is a full-year unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS3101 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 15 |
| SPS3301 | Physiology of Exercise 2 (Applied Physiology) | 15 |
| Unit from Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1120 | Performance Studies 2 | 15 |
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2211 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 15 |
| SPS3120 | Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease | 15 |
| SCH3236 | Pharmacology | 15 |
| NUT3215 | Exercise Nutrition | 15 |
| SPS2111 | Performance Studies 6 | 15 |
| SPS3205 | Performance Studies 3 | 15 |
| HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 15 |
| HST1120 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 15 |
| SPS1205 | Performance Studies 1 | 15 |
| SCH1104 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 15 |
| SCP1134 | Foundations of Physics | 15 |
| OCT1206 | Neuroscience | 15 |
| SPS1210 | Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport | 15 |
| SPS1107 | Sports Science Applications 1 | 15 |
| SCH2232 | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2220 | Nutritional Assessment | 15 |
| SPM3221 | Sport Business Planning | 15 |
| SPS3203 | Human Movement and Disability | 15 |
| SPS3121 | Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| SPS3206 | Performance Studies 4 | 15 |
Notes: Students should ensure the selected Core option unit in Year 2 Semester 2 is not enrolled into as an Elective unit also. Students completing a 4-unit Minor must select an additional 2 Elective units. Students who do not select a Minor, are required to select 6 Elective units. Students considering entry into the fourth year, Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation) degree, should complete 6 Elective units, including SPS3121 and SPS3120, in place of of a Minor. Students who wish to pursue a career pathway in Dietetics are required to enrol in SCC1123 or SCC1111, SCC1226, NUT2211, NUT2220, SCH2232 and NUT3215. Students considering entry into the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Physical Education) using Health as a second teaching area should enrol in the Human Performance Minor. Students considering entry into the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Physical Education) using Science as a second teaching area should select 4 Performance Studies units, plus 2 Science units (SCH1134 and SCC1123/SCC1111) as Electives. Students with no prior Chemistry study should enrol in SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences, while students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry should enrol in SCC1111 General Chemistry. Not all Recommended Electives are available in all semesters. Alternative Minor areas of study may be selected with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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