Introductory courses (8) 96 units

HLT140 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LFS112 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
LFS122 Biology
SCI110 Animal Ecology Field Course
SPX100 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
SPX101 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
SPX102 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
SPX121 Earth's Surface Processes

Developing courses (8) 96 units

HLT221 Cell Biology
SPX201 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
SPX202 Biodiversity and Ecology
SPX203 Introductory Chemistry
SPX211 Science Research Methods
SPX221 Discovering Science
SPX222 Think Health
SPX231 Human Physiology

Graduate courses (14) 192 units

NUT300 Human Anatomy
PUB351 Science Research Methods
SPX300 Physical Activity and Health *
SPX301 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX302 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX306 Exercise Prescription and Programming I Δ
SPX322 Human Pathophysiology
SPX331 Functional Anatomy
SPX402 Biomechanics I Δ (24 units)
SPX403 Exercise Prescription and Programming II Δ (24 units)
SPX410 Exercise Physiology I Δ
SPX411 Sports and Exercise Medicine Δ
SPX412 Sport and Exercise Psychology Δ
SPX413 Motor Control and Learning Δ

* Exercise and Sports Science Australia requires students to complete 500 hours of supervised practice comprising of a minimum of 140 hours for apparently healthy clients, 140 hours for neuromuscular /musculoskeletal clients, and 140 hours for metabolic / cardiopulmonary clients. These hours will be completed within SPX300 , SPX402 and SPX403 courses.

Δ refer to Program notes

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
• Complete all required components of this program, to be able to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Complete 500 hours of supervised practice comprising of a minimum of 140 hours for apparently healthy clients, 140 hours for neuromuscular /musculoskeletal clients, and 140 hours for metabolic / cardiopulmonary clients. These hours will be
  completed within SPX300 , SPX402 and SPX403 courses.

In order to commence fieldwork placement you must:

• Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card - Working with Children Check - QLD). This is required by week 6 of the third year subject, SPX300 , and is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). The application timeline for this Card is usually in the region of 6-8 weeks, therefore it is advised that this process is initiated at the time of enrolment into SPX300 if not before
• Provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (blood titre level after approved vaccination schedule)
• Hold current Senior First Aid and CPR certificates (currency of certification is to be maintained throughout the program)
• You may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check for particular placements, cost of which is borne by the student
• Some courses within this program are taught outside of the standard teaching semesters. Students should refer to the Session Timetables for dates

Program notes

• SPX306 MUST be studied prior to enrolment into SPX301 , SPX302 and SPX411
• All 100, 200 and 300 level courses MUST be completed prior to commencing 400 level courses
• Enrolment in SPX300 , SPX402 and SPX403 subject to special entry requirements and by Course Coordinator approval only.
• For Sippy Downs students some courses in this program will be taught at the Sunshine Coast Heath Institute
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
• As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues. Students should be aware there are restrictions applicable to credit transfer in order to obtain ESSA accreditation and they should contact their Program Advisor if considering participating in the Study Overseas program
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
• Note: External accreditation requirements for this program allow for credit transfer to be granted for study completed at minimum of AQF level 7 Bachelor degree level only. Credit transfer cannot be granted for study completed at TAFE/RTO level (Advanced Diploma or lower), or for non-formal learning.

WIL notes

• It is a Queensland Government requirement that students undertaking a placement within a clinical setting are fit tested annually for an approved respirator. Clinical settings include hospitals, residential aged care facilities, residential disability care facilities, prison health services, youth detention health services, community health care settings, and vaccination clinics). If the Fit Testing requirement applies to placement activity within your Program it will appear in your mandatory checks on Sonia Online. In accordance with Australian Standards, you must be clean shaven for your fit test. Facial hair that lies along the sealing surface of a tight-fitting respirator prevents an effective seal. Therefore, it is a requirement that there is no hair growth between the skin and the facepiece sealing surface in order to achieve a fit. At this stage, there is no exemption in Queensland to this requirement for religious or other reasons and UniSC is unable to waive this requirement.

• It is no longer a requirement that students in Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

  Please note that some placement host organisations have chosen to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccination. If you are not fully vaccinated, it is important to know that placement opportunities in your program may be limited and may result in a delay to your placement.

  UniSC still strongly recommends that all students undertaking placement are fully vaccinated and provide evidence of this vaccination status to the University.

• For more information on mandatory requirements refer to Sport and Exercise Science/Clinical Exercise Science - Placements