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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Sports Science and Football)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code Y56

This course is specifically designed for students who wish to apply their exercise and sports science skills to the game of football. Students can specialise in Football (Soccer) or in Australian Rules Football (AFL). The course comprises exercise and sports science units, as well as specialised football units that provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge to enable students to coach the game of football, test and analyse football players both in the laboratory and on the field, design and implement strength and conditioning programs specific to football, analyse game performance, manage player injuries and lead and manage players.

Disclaimer

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.

Practicum Requirement

Students undertake a structured and supervised vocational experience, where they have the opportunity to experience first hand the reality of the workplace, utilise the skills and knowledge gained in their course and enhance their understanding of future career opportunities in their chosen field. Students are required to complete 2 mandatory practicum units as part of their course. Mandatory: SPS3112 (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours).

Duty of care

Students are required to provide documents such as police clearances, health screenings, first aid certificates or evidence of health screenings and/or immunisations before they can undertake practicum.

Attendance requirements

SPS3112: Students undertake 140 hours of industry practice outside of class time. Hours can be completed over a full year. SPS2524: Students will be required to attend all in-class activities and 30 hours of practicum to be able to pass the unit.

Enrolment process

The practicum is part of the following unit: SPS3112 and SPS2524.

Professional practice rules

Students will be advised about relevant professional practice rules when they undertake SPS3112.

Implications of failing

Can not pass the SPS3112 unit.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise, football and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
2. Communicate exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of populations.
3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity.
4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science settings.
5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science contexts.
7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science situations.
8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Please refer to the following website for information regarding the ESSA registration process: https://www.essa.org.au/education-providers/accreditedcourses/accreditation-full/

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

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:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Mrs Kristeen Fiona IREDALE

Course Structure

* 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.