Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Teaching Mode
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
EnquiriesRecommended enrolment patterns

Program summary

QTAC code: 511744
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: OP-18 / Rank-61
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 4 years full-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units advanced standing (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the diploma at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
Recommended prior study: completion of Year 12 or equivalent
CRICOS code: not applicable

Program overview

Students undertaking the Diploma of Fitness and Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy) will have the combined hands-on experience offered by SCIT, 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.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the SCIT 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

SCIT Modules required for the Diploma of Fitness are undertaken at the SCIT 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 SCIT.

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Therapy)

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
LFS112 Human Physiology
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI107 Physics
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Advanced courses

5 required courses:
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
MBT251 Biochemistry
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
Plus select at least 4 courses from:
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
SPX301 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX302 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SPX322 Biomechanics II
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
WPL310 Workplace Learning I #
SPX352 Sports Nutrition

# Subject to availability. Some entry criteria other than prerequisites may apply.

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. Refer to the Academic Rules.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.

Enquiries

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the SCIT website

University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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