Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Doctor of Physiotherapy

at Bond University

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
 

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science program comprises 23 subjects, including 3 CORE subjects plus: Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement, as follows:
 

Semester 1
 

• Critical Thinking and Communication (CORE11-001)

• Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science (SPEX11-102)

• Principles of Human Structure and Function (BMED11-109)

• Chemistry for Living Systems (BMED11-114)
   

Semester 2
 

• Collaboration Teams and Leadership (CORE11-002)

• Functional Anatomy (SPEX11-113)

• Human Organ Systems 1 (BMED11-110)

• Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-103)
   

Semester 3
 

• Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX11-304)

• Motor Control and Learning in Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-311)

• Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology (SPEX11-104)

• Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX12-312)
   

Semester 4
 

• Responsibility, Integrity and Civic Discourse (CORE11-003)

• Health Research Methods (HPER12-101)

• Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-335)

• Introduction to Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport Science (SPEX12-313)
   

Semester 5
 

• Advanced Physiology and Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-336)

• Advanced Biomechanics of Exercise and Sport (SPEX13-339)

• Advanced Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery (SPEX13-338)

• Behaviour Change to Enhance Health (SPEX13-334)
   

Semester 6
 

• Sport and Exercise Nutrition (NUTR12-101)

• Professional Practice & Practicum (Capstone Project) 20cps (SPEX13-333)

• Exercise and Sport for Lifelong Health (SPEX13-337)
   

Students must also complete any compliance requirements.  
 

Doctor of Physiotherapy
 

Students of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program must complete the following 20 subjects. 
 

• Foundations of Physiotherapy (20 CP) (PHTY71-401)

• Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal 1 (20 CP) (PHTY71-402)

• Physiotherapy: Cardiorespiratory (15CP) (PHTY71-403)

• Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal 2 (10CP) (PHTY71-404)

• Physiotherapy: Neurological and Rehabilitation (15CP) (PHTY71-405)

• Transition to Professional Practice (5CP) (PHTY71-406)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 1 (10CP) (PHTY71-407)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 2 (10CP) (PHTY71-408)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 3 (10CP) (PHTY71-409)

• Health Research: Literacy, Planning and Design (5CP) (PHTY72-410)

• Healthcare: Leadership, Management and Advocacy (10CP) (PHTY72-411)

• Community Physiotherapy Across the Lifespan (15CP) (PHTY72-412)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 4(10CP) (PHTY72-413)

• Maximising Human Potential and Performance (10CP) (PHTY72-414)

• Evidence Based Practice Research 1 (15CP) (PHTY72-415)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 5 (10CP) (PHTY72-416)

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Practice Unit 6 (10CP) (PHTY72-417)

• The Work Ready Physiotherapist (10CP) (PHTY73-418)

• Evidence Based Practice Research 2 (20CP) (PHTY73-419)
   

Elective subjects - complete (1) of the following options:
 

• Physiotherapy: Clinical Internship (10CP) (PHTY73-420)

• Physiotherapy: Innovation and Global Practice (10CP) (PHTY73-421)

Academic requirements

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
        

In addition, this program requires successful completion of:

• English, and
• Mathematics at the level of General Mathematics or equivalent; and
• One (1) of Physical Education or Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Science 21 or equivalent.
   

In order to progress directly into the Doctor of Physiotherapy upon completion of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, students must be approved through an interview process regarding their suitability for physiotherapy. This will take place during the admissions process into the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science.
 

Students admitted into the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science must complete the Bachelors program with a minimum GPA of 2/4 (equivalent to a 5/7) or better and successfully complete their interview to automatically progress to the Doctor of Physiotherapy program. Students must also complete any compulsory compliance requirements.
 

Alternative entry pathways

For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:

• Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs

• Bond University Diploma programs

• Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs

• Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)

• Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)

• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

• Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience

• Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
 

Semester program fee:

• Students commencing study : $21,040* per semester average
   

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study : $126,240

The Doctor of Physiotherapy produces work-ready graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes and behaviours to be eligible for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia.
 

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science enables you to seek employment in a range of careers in Australia and around the world such as an exercise and sports scientist, strength and conditioning coach, athletic/sport program coordinator.
 

Graduates may be eligible to progress to further post-graduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.