Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Southern Cross University
Program Overview
Do you dream of coaching athletes or inspiring people to achieve better health and wellbeing? Are you fascinated by human anatomy, human physiology and how they apply to sport and exercise? Are you keen to probe the minds of elite athletes and uncover what gives them the winning edge? The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science can turn your sporting passion into a career.
This degree provides a comprehensive study of sport sciences and how the human body responds to exercise. You’ll learn about human movement, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, exercise prescription with the opportunity to specialise in either exercise science, nutrition or education.
Our graduates work in many areas of sport and health, including sports psychology, nutrition, teaching, coaching, performance testing, health promotion and education.
Coffs Harbour, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 28,800
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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HBIO1006 |
Human Growth, Development and Ageing |
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HBIO1007 |
Human Physiology 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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STAT2001 |
Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners |
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HBIO2002 |
Motor Control |
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SCIN2002 |
Mechanics for Movement |
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BUSN1001 |
Management for Sport and Exercise |
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HLTH2002 |
Exercise Physiology |
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HLTH3002 |
Exercise Physiology and Prescription |
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PSYC2003 |
Exercise Psychology |
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SPRT2001 |
Sports Conditioning and Training Methods |
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HLTH2001 |
Motor Learning |
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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 $28,800
As an exercise scientist, graduates can expect to gain employment in sports coaching, strength training and conditioning, sport development, performance testing and talent identification, personal training and gym instruction, health promotion, occupational rehabilitation and sports or recreation facility and program management.
Some graduates choose to pursue further study at postgraduate or graduate entry level to become an allied health professional in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or as a PDHPE teacher. Students who wish to pursue postgraduate study in nutrition should contact the relevant university to check enrolment requirements.