Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Teaching Mode
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Pattern

Program Summary

QTAC Code: 511744
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-18/Rank-73
Award Abbreviation: TBA
Duration: 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: Completion of Year 12 or equivalent

Program Overview

Students undertaking the Diploma of Fitness and Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy) will have the combined hands-on experience offered by CSIT, as well as the more theoretical material offered by the University-enabling graduates to learn new material and adjust flexibly as directions and demands in the sport and exercise area change.

This program will produce graduates who can hit the ground running in the sport and fitness area. In particular, this award is in line with the new category of professional qualifications determined by the lead agency, Fitness Australia. Fitness Australia is now the recognised representative body in the fitness industry, and this organisation has classified the industry certification as Exercise Therapist, or Exercise Trainer. This will place students and the education providers at the cutting edge of the fitness industry.

Professional Membership

Graduates will potentially be eligible for membership of:

• Fitness Australia (the government appointed leading agency in the field)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include biomechanics consultant, biomechanist / ergonomist, cardiac / respiratory technician, coach / director of coaching, coaching development officer, exercise physiologist, fitness assessor and counsellor, fitness / health / exercise consultant, health promotions officer, professional coach, program development officer, and sports scientist.

There are different teaching modes between the CSIT Diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Science courses have 3 or 4 hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a 1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial, with students completing a further 6 or 7 hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Program Structure

Diploma of Fitness

CSIT Modules required for the Diploma of Fitness are undertaken at the CSIT Mooloolaba campus.

Modules undertaken cover the broad areas of:
- Exercise science and exercise instruction
- Client induction and screening and first aid
- Fitness, aqua and aerobic instructor
- Exercise planning, programming and administration
- Postural screening and organise and conduct a sport and recreation session
- Personal trainer, exercise of older adults and special populations
- Sports marketing, management of events and sports psychology
- Nutrition and drugs

Multiple modules are undertaken in each of the above areas. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by CSIT.

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy)

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

5 required courses:
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis

Advanced Courses

7 required courses:
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
LFS201 Physiology and Anatomy I
MBT251 Biochemistry
SPX202 Biomechanics I
LFS202 Physiology and Anatomy II
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
Plus - choose 5 courses from:
SPX301 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX302 Musculoskeletal Health and Rehabilitation
SPX322 Biomechanics II
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
BIM352 Human Nutrition
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX300 Clinical Placement
One course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
One course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Both Core Courses must be completed within the first two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) enrolment.
2. A minimum of 7 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the DipFit/BSc(ExThpy).
3. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the DipFit/BSc(ExThpy).
4. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the DipFit/BSc(ExThpy).
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

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