Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
• Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 science level (not NUR or EDU or PAR coded) courses.
• Complete a minimum of 140 hours of work experience in “two or more settings directly relevant to the practice of an exercise and sports scientist”, in order to be eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia* (ESSA) requirement. These hours can be completed as part of the Clinical Placement course.

* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Biomechanics II
COR110 Clinical Placement
COR111 Exercise Physiology II

Introductory courses (6)

LFS103 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
LFS112 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
LFS122 Performance Enhancement
PSY100 Sports Nutrition
SCI110 Advanced Coaching Science
SPX102 Adaptive Physical Activity

Advanced courses (10)

LFS201 Exercise Physiology II
SPX201 Sports Nutrition
SPX202 Communication and Thought
SPX211 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX212
SPX221 Sports and Exercise Medicine
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX352

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

OR

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist, students must complete the following courses:

SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX322 Biomechanics II

Plus select 1 course from:
SPX371 Advanced Coaching Science
SPX323 ^

Please note: SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1 of your final year of your degree, and requires course coordinator permission.

^ Not currently offered

Study Plan

This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) Core courses:
  Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2
• Six (6) Required courses:
  SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1

Core courses: (2)

Select 2 courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio
COR110 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
COR111 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio

Required courses: (6)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS103 3D Design E - Internship/Professional Project
PSY100 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
SCI110 Graphic Design C
LFS112 Graphic Design D
LFS122 e-Media C
SPX102 e-Media D

Year 2

• Eight (8) Required courses

Required courses: (8)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS201 3D Design C
SPX201 3D Design D
SPX221 Communication and Thought
SPX231 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX211 Introductory Bioscience
SPX212 Introduction to Psychology A
SPX222 Science Research Methods

Year 3

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist , students must complete the following courses:

• Seven (7) Required courses:
  SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1, and requires course coordinator permission
• One (1) Elective course:
  Elective course should be studied in Semester 1

Required courses: (7)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX322 Human Physiology
SPX300 Human Anatomy
SPX331 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX301 Systemic Physiology I
SPX302 Functional Anatomy
SPX312 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX352 Motor Control and Learning

Elective courses: (1)

Select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX371 Biomechanics I
SPX323 Exercise Physiology I

^ Not currently offered

OR

Year 3

Students not requiring eligibility for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist

• Two (2) required courses
• Six (6) elective coureses:
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 1
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2

Required courses: (2)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX331 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX352 Sports Psychology

Elective coures: (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).