Visit ECU Homepage
This course prepares students for a variety of professional exercise and sports science roles in the private, corporate and government sectors. Students will be able to specialise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs targeted at improving general health and wellbeing, the prevention of chronic disease and the enhancement of sports and exercise performance.
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 2 mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours).
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) First Aid Certificate.
Students will undertake the practicum placement during the hours laid down by their host organisation and students may be required to attend after hours and on the weekends.
The practicum component of the course is attached to units SPS2524 and SPS3112 and successful completion of these core units, is a requirement for graduation. A pass grade for the practicum component is required to achieve a pass for the relevant core unit. Students who fail the practicum component are required to repeat the unit. This could increase the duration of the course.
This course has been Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Graduating students will be eligible to apply for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Please refer to ESSA website for further information regarding the application process: https://www.essa.org.au/Public/APPLY_NOW/Ways_to_Join_ESSA/Public/APPLY_NOW/Ways_to_Join.aspx?hkey=2d376635-5322-4bcc-8473-39b7cab32cfa. The course is Professionally-Accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), if completed in Australia. Please also note: ESSA English Language Requirements. All individuals seeking initial accreditation or returning to accreditation with ESSA must show English language competence (unless exempt). To find out more and determine whether you are exempt please see ESSA's English Language Requirements via the following link https://www.essa.org.au/Public/Professional_Standards/NASRHP_What_you_need_to_know.aspx#English%20Language%20Requirements.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
ECU Southwest Students: The first year (i.e. 8 units) of the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sport Science) can be completed at the Bunbury campus. The remaining units (i.e. 16 units) must be completed at the Joondalup campus.
Students are required to complete 24 Units consisting of 15 Core units plus 1 Core Option Unit plus an 8- unit Major or a 6- unit minor plus 2 Recommended Electives or 8 Recommended Elective (which can consist of an 8 unit stream).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MHS1101 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| SPS1530 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 15 |
| NUT1121 | Human Nutrition | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1111 | Foundations of Fitness and Training | 15 |
| SPS1502 | Biomechanics | 15 |
| MHS1102 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1217 | Functional Anatomy | 15 |
| SPS2203 | Principles and Practices of Resistance Training | 15 |
| SPS2505 | Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAT2107 | Statistical Research Methods | 15 |
| SPS2524 | Exercise Delivery | 15 |
| SPS2516 | Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS2622 | ||
| SPS3112 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS3111 | Physical Activity and Health | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 30 |
| Plus one Core Option Unit from: | ||
| SPS3516 ^ | Advanced Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| SPS3502 ^ | Advanced Biomechanics | 15 |
| SPS3505 ^ | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| SPS3105 ^ | Advanced Resistance Training | 15 |
| SPS3601 ^ | Advanced Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SPS1750 | Coaching Science 1 | 15 |
| SPS1755 | Coaching Science 2 | 15 |
| SPS2750 | Coaching Science 3 | 15 |
| SPS3750 | Coaching Science 4 | 15 |
| SPS3755 | Coaching Science 5 | 15 |
| SPS1210 | Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport | 15 |
| SPS2615 | Sports Injury Prevention and Management | 15 |
| SPS3604 | Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion | 15 |
| SPS3105 | Advanced Resistance Training | 15 |
| SPS3114 | Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes | 15 |
| SPS3530 | Principles and Practices of Coaching | 15 |
| SPS3516 | Advanced Motor Learning and Control | 15 |
| SPS3502 | Advanced Biomechanics | 15 |
| SPS3505 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| SPS3601 | Advanced Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport | 15 |
| SPS2301 | Exercise Rehabilitation | 15 |
| HST1120 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 15 |
| SCP1134 | Foundations of Physics | 15 |
| SCH1104 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 15 |
| SCH1105 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 15 |
| SPS3120 | Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease | 15 |
| SPS3121 | Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology | 15 |
| NUT3215 | Exercise Nutrition | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2211 | Metabolic Biochemistry | 15 |
| NUT2220 | Nutritional Assessment | 15 |
| SCH2232 | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| Select one unit from: | ||
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCC1111 | General Chemistry | 15 |
Students may choose to complete units from the following Streams: - Coaching Science: - Physical Education (Health as a second teaching area); - Physical Education (Science as a second teaching area); - Clinical Exercise Physiology; or - Dietetics. Please refer to course planners for details on units required for each Stream.
^ Core Option
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.
M89|12