Program summary
Program title: Diploma of Fitness/Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
QTAC code: 511744 FT
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 4 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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 TAFE (SCT)
USC program code: SC3AI
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Note: New students are not required to enrol in any USC courses until they complete their SCT diploma.
Highlights
- Study a diploma and degree in four years
- Combine vocational training with university education
- Expand qualifications and career opportunities
In this dual degree, you undertake initial study at TAFE Queensland (Mooloolaba campus) and complete the degree at USC.
In this program you gain skills and knowledge to assist people who are considered to be moderately at risk when exercising. Areas of study include: postural appraisal and corrective exercise; the prevention and management of exercise related injuries; obesity and body composition management; and exercise strategies for individuals with disability, musculo-skeletal conditions, cardio-respiratory needs, metabolic disorders, or neurological impairments. You may undertake certificate-level study in the first year; contact the relevant institute for details. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus. Refer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science for more information.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 140 hours of supervised practice to be eligible for accreditation.
Career opportunities
See separate entry for Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia*. Graduates may also become members of Sports Medicine Australia.
* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SCT diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note that this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their SCT diploma.
Program structure
Diploma of Fitness
SCT Modules required for the Diploma of Fitness are undertaken at the SCT 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 SCT.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
16 required courses:
SCI110 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
LFS201 Science Research Methods
SPX201 Systemic Physiology I
SPX202 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Biomechanics I
SPX221 Exercise Physiology I
SPX222 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX231 Sports Psychology
SPX300 Motor Control and Learning #
SPX301 Clinical Placement
SPX302 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX312 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SPX322 Performance Enhancement
SPX331 Biomechanics II
SPX352 Exercise Physiology II
SPX371 Sports Nutrition
# Entry to Work Place Learning will be selective, based on GPA and/or interview.
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
- 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.
Enquiries
How to apply
Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the Sunshine Coast TAFE website
University of the Sunshine Coast
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au