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Study Plan - Semester 2 commencement

This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in Semester 2 (mid-year) 

Year 1
Required courses (8)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
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)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
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)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SPX352 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX331 Motor Control and Learning
Minor in Exercise Science courses (4)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SPX301 Sports Nutrition
SPX302 Exercise Physiology II
SPX300 Sports Nutrition
SPX322 Exercise Physiology II
Elective courses (2)

Select courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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).

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