Program summary

Program title: Diploma of Fitness / Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
QTAC code: 511744
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 4 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, 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 TAFE (SCIT)
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

In this dual qualification, you first complete the Diploma of Fitness at TAFE Queensland (Mooloolaba campus) and then 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 SCIT 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

Refer to the 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 TAFE 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 TAFE diploma. 

Enquiries

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

• Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
• Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice