Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

at Bond University

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
 

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science program comprises subjects 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)
   

A student must complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with a minimum GPA of 1/4 (equivalent to 4/7) in order to progress to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice. Students must also complete any compliance requirements.  
 

Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
 

Semester 1 (May start)
 

• Nutrition and Food Science (NUTR71-100)

• Nutrition Assessment and Diagnosis (NUTR71-101)

• Nutrition Communication and Behaviour (NUTR71-102)

• Nutrition Issues and Priorities (NUTR71-103)
   

Semester 2
 

• Acute Clinical Dietetics (NUTR71-104)

• Food Service Dietetics (NUTR71-106)

• Nutrition and Chronic Disease Management (NUTR71-105)

• Public Health Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-107)
   

Semester 3
 

• Transition to Professional Practice (NUTR71-119)

• Applied Clinical Dietetics (NUTR71-120)

• Evidence-Based Practice for Health Professionals (NUTR71-110)

• Professional Placement Internship – Community and Public Health Nutrition (NUTR71-703)

• Professional Placement Internship - Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (NUTR71-700)
   

Semester 4
 

• Health Research Design and Planning (NUTR71-114)

• Sports Nutrition (NUTR71-115)

• Professional Placement Internship – Food Service Management (NUTR71-702)

• Professional Placement Internship – Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 (NUTR71-701)
   

Semester 5
 

• Management and Leadership for Nutrition Health Professionals (NUTR71-117)

• Nutrition Research Internship 1 (NUTR73-700)
   

Semester 6
 

• Nutrition Research Internship 2 (NUTR73-701)

• International Nutrition Practice (NUTR71-118)

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 Mathematics A or equivalent; and
• One (1) of Physical Education or Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Science 21 or equivalent. 
   

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

Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and experience across a range of areas including:

• Clinical dietetics
• Sports nutrition
• Private practice
• Food service management
• Corporate health and wellness
• Nutrition communications and media
• Community and public health nutrition
• Nutrition and dietetic research
• Exercise and sports scientist
• Strength and conditioning coach
   

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