Visit ECU Homepage
Exercise and Sports Science is a discipline within the School of Medical and Health Sciences and provides higher degree by research candidates with training and supervision in the area of exercise and sports science with the aim of improving our understanding of human movement. Major areas of research specialisations: Exercise Medicine Neuroscience Strength and Conditioning; Motor Control and Motor Development; Physiology of Sports Performance; Psychology of Sports and Exercise; and Sports Biomechanics.
This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
It is desirable that all applicants contact a potential supervisor to discuss their research project before applying. Information about ECU's Research Institute, Centres and Supervisors can be found in the school brochures listed on the Applying for a Research Degree website or the staff contact page of the relevant School.
On Campus at Joondalup
Online
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Sports Scientist, Exercise Scientist, Biomechanics, Physiologist, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Industry, Chronic Disease, Corporate Health, Health Promotion, Community Health, Aged Care, Occupational Health and Safety, Strength and Conditioning, Technician
Sports Scientist, Exercise Scientist, Biomechanist, Physiologist, Sports Psychology, Coach/Development Officer, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Rehabilitation, Cardiac/Respiratory Rehabilitation, Corporate Health Careers
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.
PHDHLTSS|1