UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at the University of Wollongong prepares students to become exercise physiologists, specialised allied health professionals who use exercise strategies to enhance health, aid recovery and foster independence among people with chronic health conditions, disabilities or injuries. Students study anatomy, physiology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics and neuromechanics, working across settings including private clinics, hospitals, community health centres, aged care, workplace rehabilitation and research. Graduates work as accredited exercise physiologists.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Structure
- 192credit points, including 186 credit points of core subjects (including Chemistry subjects) plus 6 credit points of elective subjects
- students need a minimum 70 WAM across the first two years to continue into the third and fourth years
Chemistry subjects, Wollongong campus (65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent)
- CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
- CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
Chemistry subjects, Wollongong campus (all other students) and Liverpool campus (all students)
- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
Elective subjects (6 credit points)
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- SMAH350Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
- MEDI314Regional Anatomy
- SMAH241SMAH Research Internship
Work placement and accreditation
- The program requires workplace experience or clinical placements in a range of health-related settings
- graduates are highly recommended to apply for accreditation with ESSA within 2 years of completing the degree (international students should check the ESSA English language requirements)
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