This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in Semester 2 (mid-year)
Year 1
- Eight (8) Required courses:
COR109 , LFS112 and LFS122 should be studied in Semester 2
SCI110 and LFS103 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (8)
Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
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COR109 | |||
LFS112 | |||
LFS122 | |||
SPX102 | |||
LFS103 Communication and Thought | |||
PSY100 Human Physiology | |||
SCI110 Human Anatomy | |||
SPX101 Introduction to Coaching Science |
Year 2
- Eight (8) Required courses
Required courses (8)
Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
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SPX202 Introductory Bioscience | |||
SPX211 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
SPX212 Science Research Methods | |||
SPX222 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science | |||
LFS201 Biomechanics I | |||
SPX201 Exercise Physiology I | |||
SPX221 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2 | |||
SPX231 Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Year 3
Students choose either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2
Pathway 1
ESSA membership is NOT available to students who follow Pathway 1:
- Two (2) required courses
- Six (6) elective courses:
3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2
3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (2)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
SPX352 Systemic Physiology I | |||
SPX331 Functional Anatomy |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses, of which 4 must be at advanced (200 / 300) level. Courses may be chosen from either from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Pathway 2
To be eligible for membership with ESSA as an Exercise Scientist students follow Pathway 2 and must complete the courses listed below:
- Two (2) required courses
- Four (4) courses - Minor in Exercise Science
SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1, and requires course coordinator permission - Two (2) elective courses
Note: SPX341 and SPX342 are not available until 2014
Required courses (2)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SPX352 Introduction to Sports Medicine | |||
SPX331 Motor Control and Learning |
Minor in Exercise Science courses (4)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SPX301 Sports Nutrition | |||
SPX302 Exercise Physiology II | |||
SPX300 Sports Nutrition | |||
SPX322 Exercise Physiology II |
Elective courses (2)
Select courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SPX312 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health | |||
SPX340 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health | |||
SPX341 Exercise Science Professional Practicum | |||
SPX342 Biomechanics II |
Note: not all elective courses available in 2013.
OR Select advanced elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).