Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a three-year degree accredited at the level of Exercise Science by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and graduates may identify themselves as exercise scientists. Students build depth in functional anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition and sport psychology, with a focus on performance analysis and strength and conditioning.
Teaching uses high-performance strength-training spaces, athlete testing and data-informed methods, and case studies that cover screening, risk management and program design for the general population, sub-elite and high-performance sport. Placements are part of the degree and come with mandatory health checks. UniSC lists graduate roles including exercise scientist, strength and conditioning coach, sports coach and sports laboratory technician. International students should note that ESSA's English requirements for accreditation are higher than UniSC's minimum entry requirements.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 45 parts
- Program structure
- Introductory courses
- 96 units
- HLT109Anatomy & Physiology I
- HLT110Anatomy & Physiology II
- HLT112Introduction to Health Science Research Methods
- SPX100Physical Activity and Health
- SPX101Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- SPX102Introduction to Coaching Science
- SPX104Professional Practice in Health
- Sport and Exercise
- SPX121Exercise Prescription and Programming I
- Developing courses
- 96 units
- NUT212Principles of Nutrition
- SPX201Functional Anatomy
- SPX202Biomechanics I
- SPX203Exercise Prescription and Programming II
- SPX211Exercise Physiology I
- SPX221Sports and Exercise Medicine
- SPX222Sport and Exercise Psychology
- SPX231Motor Control and Learning
- Graduate courses
- 72 units
- SPX300Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
- SPX312Performance Enhancement
- SPX322Biomechanics II
- SPX331Exercise Physiology II
- SPX340Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
- SPX371Advanced Coaching Science
- Required courses from a specified list
- 24 units
- BIO100Bioscience Foundations
- BUS104Discovering Management
- BUS105Marketing Essentials
- HLT150Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
- HLT221Human Pathophysiology
- ICT110Introduction to Data Science
- ICT112Programming Fundamentals
- LFS251Biochemistry
- NUT201Food Studies
- PUB210Concepts of Epidemiology
- PUB361Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- SCI105Introductory Chemistry
- SPX306Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiology
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
Admissions
Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree. Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis. If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 50.00 Moreton Bay 50.00 Post admission requirements Students must complete a minimum of 140 hours of supervised practice to be eligible for accreditation. Before undertaking placements (e.g. by year 3), students must provide evidence of immunisations, first aid training, satisfactory criminal history check, and hold a current blue card (working with children check). Students may also be required to complete QLD Health orientation package. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Recommended prior study English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths, Biology; and one additional science subject (preferably Chemistry) Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science, Bachelor of Sport Studies - Inherent Academic Requirements
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