Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) (BExSS(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2371
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
Entry into the Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) major is based on grade point average at the completion of second year; a quota will be in place due to limited practicum sites.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases.
At the conclusion of year 1 on the program, students must obtain and thereafter hold for the duration of the program a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Email: hmns@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 6240
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2371
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 082624M
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)?
This program will ignite your interest in the complexities of maintaining an active, healthy human body and allow you to make an essential contribution to wellbeing, rehabilitation and performance. This program focuses on understanding how to enhance human performance, how the body responds to exercise and physical activity,and how to conduct research which could help build healthier communities and stronger athletes.
As a graduate you will be eligible for membership of the professional organisation, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and an Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS)*. This is the only Bachelors degree in Australia to meet Sport Science accreditation requirements by ESSA.
You will study at one of the best human movement and nutrition sciences schools in Australia that is known around the world for its research and expert staff. You will also have access to the latest industry equipment in the School's own specialist biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories and health clinics, and UQ's Olympic-standard recreational and sporting facilities.
*Graduates who have completed elective course `Developing the Elite Athlete¿ and practicum under an appropriate supervisor.
What you can study
During this program you will examine all elements of exercise and sport sciences including how the body reacts to acute and chronic physical activity, and the complexities of maintaining an active and healthy body.
In addition to foundation courses in anatomy, physiology and biology, you will complete advanced courses in areas including biomechanics, exercise physiology, health promotion, and motor control. You learn how to deliver exercise and physical activity programs and conduct exercise testing and movement analysis for apparently health people ranging from recreationally active individuals, through to elite athletes.
You may tailor the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) towards a specialisation of your choice through your decisions on elective courses and practicum placements - specialised professional areas may include elite athlete development, sports conditioning and performance, clinical measurements or corporate and community health and fitness.
In your final year you will undertake a research project under the guidance of an experienced researcher.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students will undertake over 400 hours of supervised professional practice in a range of settings that includes sporting academies and institutes, professional sporting teams (e.g. Brisbane Broncos, Queensland Firebirds and Brisbane Roar), hospitals and local government and a variety of health care organisations and fitness facilities.
During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop their skills in real life settings.
Students will undertake a variety of sessional professional practical experiences from their first year before commencing their full-time block placement in year 4.
Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
Honours
Honours will be awarded to all graduates of this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application information
Entry into the Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) major is based on grade point average at the completion of second year; a quota will be in place due to limited practicum sites.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases.
At the conclusion of year 1 on the program, students must obtain and thereafter hold for the duration of the program a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Additional application requirements
Entry into the Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) major is based on grade point average at the completion of second year; a quota will be in place due to limited practicum sites.
This program may have inherent requirements that need to be met prior to undertaking placement.
Students are required to provide evidence of immunisation against blood-borne transmissible viruses or other diseases.
At the conclusion of year 1 on the program, students must obtain and thereafter hold for the duration of the program a current Blue card and First Aid Certificate (including CPR).
International students completing year 12 in Australia
Applications should be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For commencement in semester 1, the QTAC on-time application closing date is the last business day of September in the previous year. See the (QTAC) website for detailed information on key dates for on-time and late applications.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082624M
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Senior First Aid Certificate (including CPR) (approx $155)
What you can do with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
Careers
As an exercise and sport sciences graduate you will be eligible for membership of the professional organisation, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and an Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS)*. This is the only Bachelors degree in Australia to meet Sport Science accreditation requirements by ESSA.
Career opportunities are varied and may include prescribing and delivering exercise and physical activity programs in the fitness industry, developing strength and conditioning programs to assist elite athletes and sporting teams, delivering workplace health promotion and executive health management programs , or conducting diagnostic measurements (cardiac, sleep, respiratory or neurophysiology) in hospitals or other clinical services.
Career options include:
- Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
- Accredited Sport Scientist (AspS)*
- Biomechanist
- Respiratory technician
- Cardiac scientist
- Strength and conditioning specialist
- Health promotion officer
- Corporate health and fitness advisor
- Community recreation and fitness officer
- Researcher/Academic
To find out more about where a career in Exercise and Sport Sciences can take you, visit Careers in Health.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Exercise & Sports Science Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Exercise & Sports Science Australia
Program rules for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BExSS(Hons) course list. Refer to the BExSS(Hons) program rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
