Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
• Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 science level (not NUR or EDU or PAR coded) courses.
• Complete a minimum of 140 hours of work experience in “two or more settings directly relevant to the practice of an exercise and sports scientist”. These hours can be completed as part of the program.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• 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.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Human Anatomy
COR110 Introduction to Coaching Science
COR111 Systemic Physiology I

Introductory courses (6)

LFS103 Functional Anatomy
LFS112 Introduction to Sports Medicine
LFS122 Motor Control and Learning
PSY100 Biomechanics I
SCI110 Exercise Physiology I
SPX102 Exercise Prescription and Programming

Advanced courses (10)

LFS201 Sports Psychology
SPX201 Biomechanics II
SPX202 Clinical Placement
SPX211 Exercise Physiology II
SPX212 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX221 Sports and Exercise Medicine
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX352

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

OR

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist, students must complete the following courses:

SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX322 Biomechanics II

Plus select 1 course from:
SPX371 Advanced Coaching Science
SPX323 ^

Please note: SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1 of your final year of your degree, and requires course coordinator permission.

^ Not currently offered

Study Plan

This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) Core courses:
  Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2
• Six (6) Required courses:
  SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1

Core courses: (2)

Select 2 courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Paramedic Clinical Systems
COR110 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 2
COR111 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2

Required courses: (6)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS103 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 1
PSY100 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
SCI110 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
LFS112 Paramedic - Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Geriatrics
LFS122 Paramedic - Primary Care Practice
SPX102 Clinical Leadership, Supervision and Education

Year 2

• Eight (8) Required courses

Required courses: (8)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS201 Paramedic Practicum 4
SPX201 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
SPX221 Communication and Thought
SPX231 Introduction to the Creative Industries
SPX202 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
SPX211 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
SPX212 Research in Health Care
SPX222 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge

Year 3

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist , students must complete the following courses:

• Seven (7) Required courses:
  SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1, and requires course coordinator permission
• One (1) Elective course:
  Elective course should be studied in Semester 1

Required courses: (7)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX322 Leadership in Clinical Practice
SPX300 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
SPX331 Quantitative Research Methods
SPX301 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
SPX302 Communication and Thought
SPX312 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX352 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Elective courses: (1)

Select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX371 Introductory Bioscience
SPX323 Introduction to Psychology A

^ Not currently offered

OR

Year 3

Students not requiring eligibility for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist

• Two (2) required courses
• Six (6) elective coureses:
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 1
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2

Required courses: (2)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX331 Science Research Methods
SPX352 Human Physiology

Elective coures: (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).