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Bachelor ofExercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)

Program and course requirements

Complete 64 units comprising:

  • 16 units for all BExSS(Hons) Year 1 Courses, and
  • 16 units for all BExSS(Hons) Year 2 Courses, and
  • 16 units for BExSS(Hons) Year 3 Courses, and
  • 16 units for BExSS(Hons) Year 4 Courses

Complete 16 units for ALL of the following:

ANAT10052 units
Anatomical Basis of Human Movement
BIOL16302 units
Biomechanics
BIOL19002 units
Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
BIOM10502 units
Biology for Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences
HLTH10002 units
Professions, People and Healthcare
NUTR10232 units
Health & Fitness Through Diet & Exercise
PHYL10072 units
Physiology for Human Movement Studies
SPCG10002 units
Sport Coaching: Learning, Talent and Performance

Complete 16 units for ALL of the following:

ANAT20292 units
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy - Human Movement
EXMD23622 units
Exercise Prescription & Programming
EXMD23822 units
Exercise Science Technical Skills
EXMD33722 units
Exercise Science Professional Skills

[1]

HPRM20002 units
Promoting Health through Physical Activity, Exercise and Diet
NEUR25302 units
Motor Control & Learning
PHYL27302 units
Exercise Physiology
PSYC20002 units
Psychology of Sport, Physical Activity and Health

BExSS(Hons) Year 3 Courses

Complete 16 units comprising:

BExSS(Hons) Year 3 Core Courses

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

EXMD30702 units
Physical Activity for People with Motor, Sensory, Cognitive or Behavioural Impairments

[1]

HMST30012 units
Exercise for Healthy Populations Practicum
HMST31902 units
Sport and Health in Society and Culture

[1]

NEUR37332 units
Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement

[1]

PHYL37322 units
Advanced Exercise Physiology

[1]

SPMD30522 units
Sports Medicine of Physical Activity

[1]

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

BExSS(Hons) Year 3 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 4 units from the following:

HIST30022 units
History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
HIST30032 units
Playing on the Big Stage: Histories of the Olympics and Paralympics
HMST30002 units
Sports Technology, Analytics and Entrepreneurship
HMST31032 units
Sport & Physical Activity Management: Industry Placement
HMST31912 units
First Nations Studies
HPRM30012 units
Promoting Physical Activity & Health
NUTR30002 units
Nutrition & Exercise
NUTR40002 units
Sports Nutrition
PSYC30002 units
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPCG33432 units
Developing the Elite Athlete
SPCG40002 units
Sports Leadership in Diverse Communities
Level 3 General Electives

Any 2 unit Level 3 course.

Level 4 General Electives

Any 2 unit Level 4 course.

BExSS(Hons) Year 4 Courses

Complete 16 units comprising:

BExSS(Hons) Year 4 Core Courses

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

HMST38462 units
Research Skills

[1]

HMST43148 units
Major Practicum (Exercise and Sports Science)
HMST49252 units
Applied Research Training

[1]

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

BExSS(Hons) Year 4 Elective Courses

Complete exactly 4 units from the following:

HIST30022 units
History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
HIST30032 units
Playing on the Big Stage: Histories of the Olympics and Paralympics
HMST30002 units
Sports Technology, Analytics and Entrepreneurship
HMST31032 units
Sport & Physical Activity Management: Industry Placement
HMST31912 units
First Nations Studies
HPRM30012 units
Promoting Physical Activity & Health
NUTR30002 units
Nutrition & Exercise
NUTR40002 units
Sports Nutrition
PSYC30002 units
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPCG33432 units
Developing the Elite Athlete
SPCG40002 units
Sports Leadership in Diverse Communities
Level 3 General Electives
Level 4 General Electives

Additional Rules

1. Class of honours

Specific requirements apply to the awarding of honours in this program. The class of honours is calculated on the basis of the grade point average of the results obtained by a student across the 16 units of courses identified in the program requirements.

Refer to the Bachelor Honours Degree Procedure for more information.

2. Work integrated learning requirements

Before you start the program, you must demonstrate that you meet the following requirements. You are responsible for ensuring that you hold and maintain these requirements for the duration of your program. Refer to the Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience Policy and Procedure for more information.

3. Exit awards

If you withdraw from the program after completing 48 units, comprising courses listed in years 1-2 of the program requirements and any 16 units from years 3-4, you may apply and be awarded the Bachelor of Exercise Studies.