Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science

at James Cook University

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS
 

• Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
• Communicating Psychology: Listening, Translating & Disseminating
• Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality
• Exercise and Sports Testing
• Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
• Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Learning Processes, Behaviour and Performance
• Memory and Cognition
• Preparatory Physics
• Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
• Psychological Neuroscience
• Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Course prerequisites
 

• English (Units 3/4,C); General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (3/4,C)
• Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C)

Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD34,960.00

Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

Graduates of the combined Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and Psychological Science have broad skill sets and are sought after in a large range of health-related industries.

As a graduate, you may want to pursue a career in areas including sport science, health and wellness management, health promotion agencies, hospital-based science, sports training and rehabilitation or psychology. Each of these fields have a variety of specialisations, meaning there are numerous opportunities for you to find your passion.

You may also choose to specialise within your field and take on further study, either with coursework or a higher degree by research.