Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013041
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Award abbreviation: BSc(Sp&ExSc)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics or Biology
CRICOS code: 030277M
Program overview
Sport and exercise science applies science knowledge and procedures to assess and analyse the human body's response to acute and chronic physical activity.
This includes general physical activity such as fitness regimens and recreational sport, as well as elite sport. Sport and exercise scientists attempt to enhance health and physical performance utilising activity analysis and specific performance objectives.
The Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) provides in-depth knowledge in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, sound nutritional practice and sports performance, as well as limitations to physical performance.
Professional membership
- Australian Coaching Council
- Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
- Level I and Level II General Principles Coaching
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields: cardiac and pulmonary testing and rehabilitation, community recreation and fitness, corporate health and fitness, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and programming, fitness assessment, personal health and fitness, personal training, physical education, sport and exercise scientist or researcher, sports biomechanics, sports management or promotion, and state and national sport development.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
6 required courses:
LFS122 Human Anatomy
LFS112 Human Physiology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses
6 required courses:
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
MBT251 Biochemistry
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Testing and Programming
Plus select at least 4 SPX coded courses, of which at least 3 must be 300 level courses
Electives
Select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses.
- A minimum of 14 advanced (200 & 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not coded NUR or EDU) courses.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au