Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level) courses, including the core courses.
• Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 science level (not NUR or EDU or PAR coded) courses.
• Complete a minimum of 140 hours of work experience in “two or more settings directly relevant to the practice of an exercise and sports scientist”, in order to be eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia* (ESSA) requirement. These hours can be completed as part of the Clinical Placement course.

* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Program notes

• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
• When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.

Core courses (2)

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Business Study Skills
COR110 Maths for Science and Engineering
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory courses (6)

LFS103 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
LFS112 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LFS122 Arts Education: Curriculum B
PSY100 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
SCI110 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
SPX102 Secondary Professional Learning 2: Managing the Diverse Learning

Advanced courses (10)

LFS201 Arts Education: Curriculum A
SPX201 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
SPX202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
SPX211 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
SPX212 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
SPX221 The Psychology of Learning
SPX222 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
SPX231 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
SPX331 Using Data for Learning
SPX352 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

OR

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist, students must complete the following courses:

SPX300 Business Analytics
SPX301 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SPX302 Introduction to Economics
SPX312 Business Law and Ethics
SPX322 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events

Plus select 1 course from:
SPX371 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
SPX323 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility ^

Please note: SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1 of your final year of your degree, and requires course coordinator permission.

^ Not currently offered

Study Plan

This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester.

Year 1

• Two (2) Core courses:
  Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2
• Six (6) Required courses:
  SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1

Core courses: (2)

Select 2 courses from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
COR109 Paramedic Professional Studies
COR110 Paramedic Clinical Foundations
COR111 Paramedic Foundation Practicum 1

Required courses: (6)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS103 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PSY100 Public Health Foundations
SCI110 Science Research Methods
LFS112 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS122 Human Pathophysiology
SPX102 Challenges to Mental Health

Year 2

• Eight (8) Required courses

Required courses: (8)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
LFS201 Paramedic Clinical Systems
SPX201 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 2
SPX221 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2
SPX231 Paramedic - Medical Emergencies 1
SPX202 Paramedic -Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
SPX211 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services)
SPX212 Paramedic - Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Geriatrics
SPX222 Paramedic - Primary Care Practice

Year 3

To be eligible for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist , students must complete the following courses:

• Seven (7) Required courses:
  SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1, and requires course coordinator permission
• One (1) Elective course:
  Elective course should be studied in Semester 1

Required courses: (7)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX322 Clinical Leadership, Supervision and Education
SPX300 Paramedic Practicum 4
SPX331 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3
SPX301 Academic Skills for Success
SPX302 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
SPX312 Chemistry
SPX352 Mathematics

Elective courses: (1)

Select 1 course from:

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX371 Statistics
SPX323 Critical Thinking in Society

^ Not currently offered

OR

Year 3

Students not requiring eligibility for membership within ESSA as an Exercise Scientist

• Two (2) required courses
• Six (6) elective coureses:
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 1
  3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2

Required courses: (2)

Course	Semester of offer	Units	Requisites
SPX331 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
SPX352 Biology

Elective coures: (6)

Select 6 advanced level elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).