| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-04 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at UTS equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the science behind sport and exercise. Accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, the program offers majors in Exercise Science and Exercise Therapy, providing pathways to careers in exercise physiology, physiotherapy, and other health and fitness fields. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, research methods, and transdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for success in a wide range of industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science meets the demand for professionals able to provide physical activity services to all sectors of the community. The course provides students with a strong understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying sport and exercise science, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan sport and exercise activities in health, exercise science, sport, event and exercise therapy contexts. Both the Exercise Science and Exercise Therapy major in the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree are accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Completion of these majors enables Exercise Science accreditation and focuses on the assessment, prescription and delivery of exercise to apparently healthy people. Students who complete the Exercise Therapy major (MAJ06234) (not available to international students) are guaranteed entry to the UTS Master of Physiotherapy (C04306) subject to maintaining a credit average (GPA of 5.0 and above) and a successful internal interview. The Master of Physiotherapy leads to eligibility for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia.
Outline:
First year
Autumn session
Subject Code Credit Points Structural Anatomy 6 Biomechanics of Human Motion 6 Physiological Bases of Human Movement 6 Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking 6
Spring session
Subject Code Credit Points Functional Anatomy 6 Strength and Conditioning 6 Health and Lifespan Development 6 Data Management in Sport and Exercise 6
Second year
Autumn session
Subject Code Credit Points Exercise Physiology 6 Sport and Exercise Psychology 6 Research Methods for Sport and Exercise 6 Motor Learning and Control 6
Spring session
Subject Code Credit Points Applied Biomechanics 6 Exercise Prescription 6 Health Promotion and Physical Activity 6 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity 6
Third year
Autumn session
Subject Code Credit Points Complex Exercise Management 6 Exercise Assessment, Prescription and Delivery 6 Exercise Rehabilitation 6 Transdisciplinary Electives 6
Complex Exercise Management
92553 6 Exercise Assessment, Prescription and Delivery 92554 6 Exercise Rehabilitation 92562 6 Transdisciplinary Electives cbk92069 6
Spring session
Subject Code Credit Points Sport and Exercise Science Practicum 92550 6 Applied Exercise Physiology 92563 6 Skill Acquisition 92565 6 Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Careers:
Career options include exercise scientist, sport scientist, exercise physiologist (pathway), corporate health and wellbeing, strength and conditioning, personal training, physiotherapy (via pathway or guaranteed pathway), exercise rehabilitation, sports coaching, outdoor education, facility management.
