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Universities Australia Southern Cross University Courses Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

Southern Cross University

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 30,800
Country Rank#32
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 60

Program Overview

From the elite athlete to the growing teenager, physical and mental health are essential to a balanced life. In this course you can immerse yourself in the psychology of what drives our behaviour and how this relates to sport and exercise.

Our accredited Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological basis of physical activity.

You will complete core units in exercise science including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and motor control as well as core units in psychological science that include assessment, methodology and principles of behaviour. A range of elective subjects is also available.

Course Content

Core Units
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1006	Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	PSYC1001	Introduction to Psychology I
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II
	HBIO2001	Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
	NUTR1001	Food and Nutrition in Health
	PSYC1002	Introduction to Psychology II
	HBIO1006	Human Growth, Development and Ageing
	SCIN2002	Mechanics for Movement
	BUSN1001	Management for Sport and Exercise
	PSYC2004	Development across the Lifespan
	PSYC2003	Exercise Psychology
	SPRT2001	Sports Conditioning and Training Methods
	STAT2002	Quantitative Methods in Psychology
	HBIO2002	Motor Control
	HLTH2002	Exercise Physiology
	PSYC2001	Psychological Assessment
	STAT3001	Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology
	HLTH3002	Exercise Physiology and Prescription
	HLTH2001	Motor Learning
	PSYC2002	Abnormal Psychology
	SPRT3001	Professional Preparation
	PSYC3003	Learning and Memory
	SCIN3001	Applied Biomechanics
	PSYC3004	Biological Psychology
	PSYC3001	Social Psychology
	HLTH1003	Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport
	PSYC5001	Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology

Entry Requirement
Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Overall 6.0
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $30,800
Career Prospect
Graduates of this degree will be uniquely positioned to combine sport and exercise services with psychological knowledge creating a highly valued point of difference for their clients.

Career opportunities exist as a psychologist or exercise physiologist (both require additional training). Graduates of this degree will be eligible to obtain accreditation as an exercise scientist and strength and conditioning coach and to pursue opportunities in counselling in the sport or school setting, sports science, coaching and health research.

Cost Of Studying At Southern Cross University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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