- Study a diploma and degree in four years
- Combine vocational training with university education
- Expand qualifications and career opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Diploma of Fitness / Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
QTAC code: 511744
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 4 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units advanced standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the diploma at the Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCIT)
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
In this dual qualification, you first complete the Diploma of Fitness at TAFE Queensland (Mooloolaba campus) and then complete the degree at USC.
In this program you gain skills and knowledge to assist people who are considered to be moderately at risk when exercising. Areas of study include: postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; obesity and body composition management; and exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments. You may undertake certificate-level study in the first year; contact SCIT for details. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus. Refer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 140 hours of supervised practice to be eligible for accreditation.
Career opportunities
Refer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia*. Graduates may also become members of Sports Medicine Australia.
* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the TAFE diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note that this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE diploma.
Enquiries
Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the Sunshine Coast TAFE website
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Fitness to enable 8 courses (96 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
- 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”, in order to be eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accrediated Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia* (ESSA) requirement. These hours can be completed as part of the Clinical Placement course.
* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
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.
- 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.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Advanced courses (16)
LFS201 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
SCI110 Systemic Physiology I
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX211 Motor Control and Learning
SPX221 Biomechanics I
SPX222 Exercise Physiology I
SPX231 Sports Psychology
SPX300 Science Research Methods
SPX301 Clinical Placement
SPX302 Biomechanics II
SPX312 Exercise Physiology II
SPX322 Advanced Coaching Science
SPX331 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX352 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SPX371 Performance Enhancement
Study Plan
This Diploma of Fitness/Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is valid for students commecing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Eight (8) required courses:
SCI110 Science Research Methods should be studied in Session 11 (Summer)
Required courses (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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LFS201 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1 | |||
SPX201 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography | |||
SPX221 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1 | |||
SPX231 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography | |||
SPX202 Plant Growth and Reproduction | |||
SPX211 Regions, Change and Sustainability | |||
SPX222 Introduction to Weather and Climate | |||
SCI110 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying |
Year 2
- Eight (8) required courses:
SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (8)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SPX300 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
SPX322 Diversity and Inclusion | |||
SPX331 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
SPX371 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
SPX301 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs | |||
SPX302 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
SPX312 The Psychology of Learning | |||
SPX352 Using Data for Learning |