Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science
Southern Cross University
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.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 30,800
IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 60
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Core Units |
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HBIO1001 |
Human Anatomy |
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PSYC1006 |
Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity |
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HBIO1007 |
Human Physiology I |
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PSYC1001 |
Introduction to Psychology I |
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HBIO1008 |
Human Physiology II |
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HBIO2001 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
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NUTR1001 |
Food and Nutrition in Health |
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PSYC1002 |
Introduction to Psychology II |
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HBIO1006 |
Human Growth, Development and Ageing |
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SCIN2002 |
Mechanics for Movement |
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BUSN1001 |
Management for Sport and Exercise |
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PSYC2004 |
Development across the Lifespan |
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PSYC2003 |
Exercise Psychology |
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SPRT2001 |
Sports Conditioning and Training Methods |
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STAT2002 |
Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
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HBIO2002 |
Motor Control |
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HLTH2002 |
Exercise Physiology |
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PSYC2001 |
Psychological Assessment |
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STAT3001 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology |
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HLTH3002 |
Exercise Physiology and Prescription |
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HLTH2001 |
Motor Learning |
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PSYC2002 |
Abnormal Psychology |
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SPRT3001 |
Professional Preparation |
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PSYC3003 |
Learning and Memory |
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SCIN3001 |
Applied Biomechanics |
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PSYC3004 |
Biological Psychology |
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PSYC3001 |
Social Psychology |
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HLTH1003 |
Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport |
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PSYC5001 |
Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology |
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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
Tuition Fees
Fees for the whole year is $30,800
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.