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Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

University Of The Sunshine Coast

Program Overview

Train your mind to help others improve their health. Exercise scientists use the science of human movement to make life more enjoyable and prevent common lifestyle diseases. This program teaches the science and theories behind human movement and sporting performance and provides hands-on skills to work as a qualified exercise scientist.
 

In this program you will:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge in areas such as functional anatomy, motor control and learning, exercise physiology and biomechanics

  • Test and train athletes in USC’s nationally accredited sports science labs

  • Learn about sports psychology, performance analysis, coaching and exercise rehabilitation

  • Undertake a minimum 270 hours of supervised professional practice

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  Location

Sunshine CoastAustralia

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  Course Duration

36 Months

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  Tuition Fee

AU$ 28,000

 Score

IELTS: 6

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Introductory courses (8) 96 units

  • HLT140 Think Health

  • LFS112 Human Physiology

  • LFS122 Human Anatomy

  • SCI110 Science Research Methods

  • SPX100 Physical Activity and Health

  • SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science

  • SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science

  • SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I

 

Developing courses (7) 84 units

  • SPX201 Functional Anatomy

  • SPX202 Biomechanics I

  • SPX203 Exercise Prescription and Programming II

  • SPX211 Exercise Physiology I

  • SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine

  • SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology

  • SPX231 Motor Control and Learning

 

Graduate courses (7) 84 units

  • NUT300 Nutrition for Health and Exercise

  • SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum

  • SPX312 Performance Enhancement

  • SPX322 Biomechanics II

  • SPX331 Exercise Physiology II

  • SPX340 Professional Placement in Sport and Exercise Science

  • SPX371 Advanced Coaching Science

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
 

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

 

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS (Academic)    Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest

  • TOEFL iBT               Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing

Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
 

A$28,000

  • Exercise scientist

  • Physical activity and health promotion officer

  • Sports coach

  • Sports development officer

  • Sports laboratory technician

  • Strength and conditioning coach

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