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Study Plan - Semester 2 commencement

This Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in Semester 2 (mid-year) 

Year 1
Required courses (8)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
COR109 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
Year 2
  • Eight (8) Required courses
Required courses (8)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
Year 3
Students choose either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2
Pathway 1

ESSA membership is NOT available to students who follow Pathway 1:

  • Two (2) required courses
  • Six (6) elective courses:
    3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 2
    3 elective courses should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (2)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses, of which 4 must be at advanced (200 / 300) level. Courses may be chosen from either from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Pathway 2

To be eligible for membership with ESSA as an Exercise Scientist students follow Pathway 2 and must complete the courses listed below:

  • Two (2) required courses
  • Four (4) courses - Minor in Exercise Science
    SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1, and requires course coordinator permission
  • Two (2) elective courses
    Note: SPX341 and SPX342 are not available until 2014
Required courses (2)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
Minor in Exercise Science courses (4)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
SPX300 Introduction to Clinical Placement
SPX322 Biomechanics II
Elective courses (2)

Select courses from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX340 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science
SPX341 Advanced Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX342 Advanced Motor Learning

Note: not all elective courses available in 2013.

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

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