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 2005 Entry: OP-18 / Rank-60
Award Abbreviation: BSc(SpExSc)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
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

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

6 required courses:
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis

Advanced Courses

7 required courses:
LFS201 Physiology and Anatomy I
MBT251 Biochemistry
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Testing and Programming
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
Plus - choose 9 courses from:
BIM351 Clinical Nutrition
LFS202 Physiology and Anatomy II
NUR232 Nutrition Across the Lifespan *
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SPX222 Sports Psychology
SPX300 Clinical Placement
SPX301 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX302 Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX321 Sports Coaching
SPX322 Biomechanics II
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
Any 2 introductory or advanced electives from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Any 2 advanced electives 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

1. Both Core Courses must be completed within the first two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) enrolment.
2. A minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSc(SpExSc).
3. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the BSc(SpExSc).
4. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BSc(SpExSc).
5. A minimum of 5 of the advanced courses included in the BSc(SpExSc) must be completed from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education 300 level (third year) courses.
6. A maximum of 4 courses from outside the Faculty of Science, Health and Education (48 units), other than Core Courses, may be included in the BSc(SpExSc).
7. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
8. Refer to the Academic Rules.
9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
10. Refer to the Recommended Enrolment Patterns.

* Not offered in 2005.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

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