Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) (BExSS(Hons)) - Course List

Information valid for students commencing 2020

Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Sciences (Hons)

Year 1

#16 for core courses

Course Code Units Course Title
ANAT1005 2 Anatomical Basis of Human Movement
BIOL1630 2 Biomechanics
BIOL1900 2 Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
BIOM1050 2 Biology for Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
HLTH1000 2 Professions, People and Healthcare
NUTR1023 2 Health & Fitness Through Diet & Exercise
PHYL1007 2 Physiology for Human Movement Studies
SPCG1000 2 Sport Coaching: Learning, Talent and Performance

Year 2

#16 for core courses

Course Code Units Course Title
ANAT2029 2 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy - Human Movement
EXMD2362 2 Exercise Prescription & Programming
EXMD2382 2 Exercise Science Technical Skills
EXMD3372 2 Exercise Science Professional Skills [1]
HPRM2000 2 Promoting Health through Physical Activity, Exercise and Diet
NEUR2530 2 Motor Control & Learning
PHYL2730 2 Exercise Physiology
PSYC2000 2 Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Year 3

#12 for core courses

Course Code Units Course Title
EXMD3070 2 Physical Activity for People with Motor, Sensory, Cognitive or Behavioural Impairments [1]
HMST3001 2 Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum (Healthy Populations)
HMST3190 2 Sport and Health in Society and Culture [1]
NEUR3733 2 Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement [1]
PHYL3732 2 Advanced Exercise Physiology [1]
SPMD3052 2 Sports Medicine of Physical Activity [1]

Plus #4 elective from the Elective list below

Year 4

#12 for core courses

Course Code Units Course Title
HMST3846 2 Research Skills [1]
HMST4314 8 Major Practicum (Exercise and Sports Science)
HMST4925 2 Individual Research Project [1]

Plus #4 of electives from the Elective list below

Electives

Course Code Units Course Title
HIST3002 2 History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
HIST3003 2 Playing on the Big Stage: Histories of the Olympics and Paralympics
HMST3000 2 Sports Technology, Analytics and Entrepreneurship
HMST3103 2 Sport & Physical Activity Management: Industry Placement
HMST3191 2 Indigenous Studies for Sport, Exercise, Physical Education and Nutrition Professionals
HPRM3001 2 Promoting Physical Activity & Health
NUTR3000 2 Nutrition & Exercise
NUTR4000 2 Sports Nutrition
PSYC3000 2 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPCG3343 2 Developing the Elite Athlete
SPCG4000 2 Sports Leadership in Diverse Communities

or any course as approved by the Head of School.

End notes

  • [1] This course will contribute to the GPA that will determine the class of honours awarded.