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Indigenous Health and WellbeingExtended majorMinor

This extended major will provide you with the skills you'll need to help tackle the range of health issues faced by Indigenous peoples both locally and globally. You will learn the principles of health promotion and skills in the development, implementation and evaluation of health promotion plans.

In this extended major, you will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of Indigenous health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and the unique challenges faced in the area.

You will study the knowledge and ways of knowing for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in relation to contemporary and traditional health; design, implementation and evaluation of health policies and health promotion programs; health service management; research; and cultural safety and competency.

You willl also get practical experience through a work placement in your final year of study, helping you to be job-ready. Choose from a range of electives to further tailor your studies to your career aspirations.

If you already have relevant Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications, you can apply for credit for your previous study.

Extended major

Available in the Bachelor of Health Science

Career opportunities

Community, Government and not for profit sector in community health management, health policy development, project development and management, health promotion and disease prevention, international health and research.

Graduates are eligible to become members of:

For more information contact:

Program Coordinator (Bachelor of Health Science)
Kara Lilly

Extended Major 

For an extended major in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, students must successfully complete 11 courses:

Required courses (11)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SCS130 Exercise Physiology I
HLT242 Exercise Prescription and Programming
PUB252 Introduction to Sports Medicine
PUB262 Sport and Exercise Psychology
PUB271 Motor Control and Learning
SCS201 Introduction to Clinical Placement
SWK251 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
GEO310 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
NUT333 Biomechanics II
PUB305 Exercise Physiology II
PUB351 Sports Nutrition

Minor (4)

For a minor in Indigenous Health and Wellbeing, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
HLT150 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
HLT242 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
PUB271 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
GEO310 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease