UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
From the elite athlete to the growing teenager, physical and mental health are essential to a balanced life. In this course you can immerse yourself in the psychology of what drives our behaviour and how this relates to sport and exercise. Our accredited Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological basis of physical activity. You will complete core units in exercise science including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and motor control as well as core units in psychological science that include assessment, methodology and principles of behaviour. Career opportunities exist as a psychologist (with additional postgraduate training) and in careers that carry therapeutic connections to sport and exercise, such as professional athlete counselling, rehabilitation, or within the education sector. Please note:
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- HLTH1008Physical Activity for Health
- HLTH1004The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar
- STAT2002Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- PSYC1002Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
- PSYC1001Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- PSYC1009Introducing Health Psychology
- PSYC1010Positive Psychology
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1006Growth and Development
- HBIO2002Motor Control
- PSYC2004Lifespan Psychology
- STAT3001Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- PSYC3003Learning and Memory
- HLTH2002Exercise Physiology
- HBIO2001Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
- SCIN2002Introductory Biomechanics
- PSYC3004Biological Psychology
- HLTH2003Exercise and Sport Assessment
- HLTH2001Motor Learning for Coaching
- SPRT2001Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- PSYC2003Exercise and Sport Psychology
- HLTH2004Exercise Prescription and Delivery
- PSYC2002Understanding Psychological Diagnoses
- SPRT3001Work Integrated Learning in Exercise Science
- PSYC3005Culture and Psychology
- PSYC2001Psychological Assessment
- PSYC2005Psychological Investigation I
- SCIN3001Applied Biomechanics
- PSYC3001Social Psychology
- PSYC3002Psychological Investigation II
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of 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
ATAR: 70. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising all core units. Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on the Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All work integrated learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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