Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science)

• Program Overview
• Career Outcomes
• Professional Membership
• Program Structure
• Program Requirements and Notes

Program Overview

Sport and exercise science applies science knowledge and procedures to assess and analyse the human body's response to acute and chronic physical activity, including general physical activity such as fitness regimens and recreational sport as well as elite sport. Sport and exercise scientists attempt to enhance health and physical performance utilising activity analysis and specific performance objectives.

The Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) provides in-depth knowledge in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, sound nutritional practice, sports performance, as well as limitations to physical performance.

Areas of study incorporated into the curriculum include:

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Prescription
• Foundations of Movement
• Performance Enhancement
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Sports coaching

Career Outcomes

If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields:

• cardiac and pulmonary testing and rehabilitation
• community recreation and fitness
• corporate health and fitness
• exercise physiology
• exercise prescription and programming
• fitness assessment
• personal health and fitness
• personal training
• physical education
• sport and exercise scientist or researcher
• sports biomechanics
• sports management or promotion
• state and national sport development

Professional Membership

Depending on their study specialisations, graduates may become members/associate members of various Australian professional bodies including:

• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
• Australian Coaching Council
• Australian Association for Exercise and Sport Science

Program Structure

Core Courses

Code	Units	Title
2 required courses:
COR109	12	Communication and Thought
COR110	12	Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship*

Introductory Courses

Code	Units	Title
5 required courses:
SCI103	12	Cell Biology
SCI104	12	Cell Metabolism
SCI105	12	Chemistry
SCI107	12	Physical Processes
SCI110	12	Research Design and Data Analysis
Plus - choose 1 course from:
PUB252	12	Health promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
SCI102	12	Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI109	12	Environment and Health
	12	Choose 1 course from the Faculties of Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business

Advanced Courses

Code	Units	Title
7 required courses:
LFS201	12	Physiology and Anatomy I
LFS202	12	Physiology and Anatomy II
MBT251	12	Biochemistry
SPX201	12	Functional Anatomy
SPX202	12	Biomechanics
SPX211	12	Exercise Physiology
SPX212	12	Exercise Perscription and Programming
Plus - choose 1 course from:
PUB252	12	Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
SPX222	12	Sports Psychlogy
	12	Choose 1 course from the Faculties of Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business
Plus - choose at least 2 courses from:
SPX301	12	Exercise Prescription for Special Populations I
SPX311	12	Performance Enhancement I
SPX321	12	Sports Coaching I
Plus - choose a maximum of 2 courses from:
BIM352	12	Human Nutrition
SCI202	12	Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
	12	Choose 1 course from the Faculties of Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business
Plus - choose at least 2 courses from:
SPX302	12	Exercise Prescription for Special Populations II
SPX312	12	Performance Enhancement II
SPX322	12	Sports Coaching II
Plus - choose a maximum of 2 courses from:
BIM351	12	Clinical Nutrition
SPX352	12	Sports Nutrition
	12	Choose 1 course from the Faculties of Science, Arts and Social Sciences or Business

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Both Core Courses must be completed within the first two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) enrolment.

2. A minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSc(SpExSc).

3. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the BSc(SpExSc).

4. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BSc(SpExSc).

5. A minimum of 5 of the advanced courses included in the BSc(SpExSc) must be completed from the Faculty of Science 300 level (third year) courses.

6. A maximum of 6 courses from outside the Faculty of Science (72 units), other than core courses, may be included in the BSc(SpExSc).

7. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.

8. Refer to the Academic Rules.

9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

* Subject to final approval.

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