240 cp
Minimum duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at:
Brisbane, Queensland
Melbourne, Victoria
Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
1. Admission Requirements
Prior to 1 March 2016, an applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
From 1 March 2016, an applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.
New South Wales
Recommended studies: English advanced; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); mathematics plus one of biology, chemistry or physics.
Queensland
Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
Recommended studies: One of health, physical education, mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry or science 21.
Victoria
Prerequisites: A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English, plus a study score of at least 25 in one of mathematics (any), biology, chemistry, psychology, physical education or physics.
Prior to 1 March 2016, International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.
From 1 March 2016, International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
2. Requirements for Completion of the Degree
To qualify for the pass degree, a student must complete 240 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
3. Progression within the Course
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator.
In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
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Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
BIOL121 | 10 | Human Biological Science 1 |
ANAT100 | 10 | Anatomical Foundations of Exercise Science |
EXSC107 | 10 | Resistance Training: Science and Application |
EXSC120 | 10 | Mechanical Bases of Exercise |
EXSC187 | 10 | Growth, Motor Development and Ageing |
EXSC189 | 10 | Research and Ethics in Exercise Science |
EXSC198 | 10 | Health, Fitness and Performance |
EXSC199 | 10 | Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity |
EXSC204 | 10 | Exercise Testing and Prescription (Pre: EXSC198 Health, Fitness and Performance or EXSC107) |
EXSC220 | 10 | Biomechanics (Pre: EXSC120 Mechanical Bases of Exercise) |
EXSC222 | 10 | Functional Anatomy (Pre: ANAT100 Anatomical Foundations of Exercise Science) |
EXSC230 | 10 | Motor Control and Learning (Pre: EXSC187 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing) |
EXSC240 | 10 | Exercise Physiology (Pre: EXSC198 Health, Fitness and Performance) |
EXSC296 | 10 | Health and Exercise Psychology (Pre: EXSC199 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Activity OR PSYC100 and PSYC101) |
EXSC340 | 10 | Advanced Exercise Physiology (Pre: EXSC240 Exercise Physiology) |
EXSC347 | 10 | Nutrition and Exercise |
EXSC394 | 10 | Exercise, Health and Disease |
University Core Curriculum Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
UNCC100 | 10 | Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society |
UNCC300 | 10 | Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (Pre: UNCC100 Self and Community: Exploring the anatomy of modern society) |
Elective Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EXSC229 | 10 | Leadership Development in Team Games |
EXSC268 | 10 | Financial Management of Sport and Exercise |
EXSC295 | 10 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
EXSC306 | 10 | Independent Study in Exercise Science |
EXSC310 | 10 | Strength and Conditioning: Fundamentals of Athlete Preparation (EXSC107 Resistance Training: Science and Application) |
EXSC320 | 10 | Advanced Biomechanics (Pre: EXSC220 Biomechanics) |
EXSC330 | 10 | Advanced Motor Control and Learning (Pre: EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning) |
EXSC335 | 10 | Advanced Exercise and Sport Psychology (Pre: EXSC296 Health and Exercise Psychology OR PSYC200) |
EXSC346 | 10 | Exercise Rehabilitation |
EXSC369 | 10 | Marketing and Promoting Sport and Exercise |
EXSC382 | 10 | Programs and Practices in Health Promotion |
EXSC392 | 10 | Leadership Development in Physical Activity |
EXSC396 | 10 | Strength and Conditioning: Prescription for Athlete Performance (Pre: EXSC204 Exercise Testing and Prescription, EXSC310 Strength and Conditioning: Fundamentals of Athlete Preparation) |
Professional Experience Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name |
---|---|---|
EXSC206 | 0 | Professional Experience Preparation |
EXSC398 | 10 | Professional Experience (Pre: EXSC206 Professional Experience Preparation) |
Page last updated: 2017-06-28
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/748618
Page last updated: 2017-06-28
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/748618