UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Develop expertise in physical, biomedical, and psychological sciences to launch your career in exercise science. Learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation and how it can be applied to create interventions that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Exercise Science Study courses in anatomy, physiology, psychology, biomechanics, nutrition and more. Learn how the body moves and how to assess human performance through exercise. Build skills to boost performance, prevent injuries, manage health risks and promote the benefits of exercise. Gain experience through placements in our on-campus clinics, or with big names like Swimming Australia, Gold Coast Titans and Queensland Academy of Sport. Graduate ready for careers in sport, health, fitness and rehab, or continue into further study like physiotherapy or clinical physiology. Learn to lead in collaborative care The best outcomes for patients and health professionals rely on a collaborative, inclusive approach to health. At Griffith, we prepare you for the future of healthcare by learning alongside students and staff from the full range of clinical areas, building crucial skills for multidisciplinary teams. The Gold Coast's home of health Griffith Health has a major presence within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, across the road from the Gold Coast University Hospital.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
4 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science I, Anatomy and Physiology Systems I, Introduction to Psychology 1, Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science II, Health Challenges for the 21st Century, Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
- Year 2: Introductory Biomechanics, Physiology of Exercise, Motor Learning and Control, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Exercise, Health and Disease, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Research Methods and Statistics, Exercise Programming and Prescription I
- Year 3: Clinical Exercise Testing, Exercise Science Practicum, Exercise Programming and Prescription II, Neural Basis of Movement, Exercise Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Plus 8 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 240 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4,C); Any two units of English (Band 3); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics Advanced (Band 3).
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