Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Joondalup, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 semesters
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Prepares students for a variety of professional roles in the private, corporate and government sectors where high levels of competence are required in the area of exercise and sports science.
Students will be able to specialise in the design, implementation and evaluation of programmes targeted at improving general health and well-being, the prevention of chronic disease and the enhancement of sports and exercise performance.
Majors you can study in this course
- Football Performance
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Sport Business
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
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Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
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).
Year 1 - Semester 1
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 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
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 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
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 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
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 |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SPS2622 | Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health | 15 |
SPS3112 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum | 15 |
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective | 30 |
Year 3 - Semester 2
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 |
Recommended Electives
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 |
SPS3105 | Advanced Resistance Training | 15 |
SPS3604 | Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion | 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 |
NUT3215 | Exercise Nutrition | 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.
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
- Communicate exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
- Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
- Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science settings.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science contexts.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science situations.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduates have successful careers in speciality areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports administration, teaching, sports coaching, exercise science, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, workplace health, sports development and sports performance analysis.
Possible future job titles
Exercise Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Sports & Exercise Scientist, Researcher, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer, Exercise Rehabilitation Coach.