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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Exercise Science | Sports Medicine | Sports Psychology
Area of study
Health
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


This four-year degree program in Sport Science and Health emphasizes the medical and scientific aspects of physical activity and health. It provides a broad foundation in physiology, medical science, nutrition, and exercise science. Graduates have career opportunities in clinical and academic settings, including fitness instruction, research, and health promotion. The program includes an optional vocational skills module that awards academic credit upon completion.

Program Outline


Outline:


Year One

  • Semester 1
  • Chemical Science (Mandatory)
  • Critical Skills Development (Mandatory)
  • Physical Activity and Health (Mandatory)
  • Principles of Exercise Physiology (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 1 (Mandatory)
  • Semester 2
  • Principles of Human Anatomy (Mandatory)
  • Fundamentals of Mathematical Science (Mandatory)
  • Principles of Physics (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 2 (Mandatory)
  • Human Movement Science (Mandatory)

Year Two

  • Semester 1
  • Principles of Biomechanics (Mandatory)
  • Principles of Sports Medicine (Mandatory)
  • Applied Exercise Physiology (Mandatory)
  • Principles of Sport and Exercise Biochemistry (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 3 (Mandatory)
  • Semester 2
  • Principles of Behavioural Science (Mandatory)
  • Functional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism (Mandatory)
  • Clinical Human Anatomy (Mandatory)
  • Motor Learning and Performance (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 4 (Mandatory)

Year Three

  • Semester 1
  • Physical Activity and Metabolic Health (Mandatory)
  • Business Development for Sport and Health (Mandatory)
  • Human Nutrition (Mandatory)
  • Muscle Physiology and Training (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 5 (Mandatory)
  • Semester 2
  • Applied Behavioural Science (Mandatory)
  • Ergonomics of Training (Mandatory)
  • Immunology for Health & Exercise (Mandatory)
  • Research Methods and Practical Skills for Sport Science and Health 6 (Mandatory)
  • Epidemiology of Injury (Mandatory)
  • Professional Skills (Elective)

Year Four

  • Semester 1
  • Current Issues in Behavioural Science (Mandatory)
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation (Mandatory)
  • Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health (Mandatory)
  • Applied Strength and Conditioning (Mandatory)
  • Student Project 1- Sports Science & Health (Mandatory)
  • Semester 2
  • Applied Biomechanics (Mandatory)
  • Current Issues in Exercise Physiology (Mandatory)
  • Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Mandatory)
  • Student Project 2-Sports Science & Health (Mandatory)

Careers:

  • Biomechanics
  • Clinical Exercise Physiologist
  • Health Promotion Specialist
  • Performance Analyst
  • Sport and Exercise Psychologist
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

Other:

  • The course covers a broad range of disciplines, focusing on the medical aspects of physical activity, and the general concepts of physiology, medical science, nutrition, health, and related training.
  • Graduates can find work in both clinical and academic settings, with career opportunities in fitness instruction, scientific research and health-related areas.
  • An optional Vocational skill module is completed on a portfolio basis by the end of Year 3.
  • 5 Academic credits are awarded for this module.
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