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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

ProviderFlinders University
Course code: SATAC234551UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Use evidence-based science as a means of preventative care, maximise sporting performance and prevent injury in this fast growing sector. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science will provide you with core and foundation knowledge of human structure, function and behaviour which can be applied to a variety of exercise based scenarios as a means of improving performance across a variety of interdisciplinary health settings. This degree is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Graduates will be eligible to apply to be recognised as Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Accredited Exercise Scientists.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a multidisciplinary scientific program that provides students with the skills and knowledge to practice in a variety of settings concerning exercise, sport and health. Students will be able to analyse and evaluate the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviours and chronic immune, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditions and evaluate the physiological responses to exercise and to use this knowledge to develop individualised exercise approaches for health promotion and athletic performance.

Practical experience

The degree provides students with practical experience that prepares them for the workforce. Students will be required to complete 140 hours of professional placement, preparing them with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge of health, sport and exercise frameworks.

Your career

On completion of this degree students will be able to transmit theoretical knowledge in human structure and function to the study of acute and chronic exercise-induced changes in a variety of sporting and health settings and analyse and evaluate the benefits of exercise for the purposes of optimal ageing; to promote health or for optimising athletic performance.

Students will adopt conduct that is sensitive to client diversity, equity and is consistent with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and relevant code of conduct for nutrition-related professionals and practice that is within the scope of exercise science training.

This degree prepares graduates for careers in sport and health. Potential occupations may include exercise scientist, injury prevention advisor and health and wellness coordinator; potential employers may include hospitals, community health units, disability service organisations.

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IB Diploma

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English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayDiploma background · High school background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Medical Science · Digital Media
1
MalaysiaHigh school background
Bachelor of Medical ScienceBachelor degree · Bachelor of Medical Science · Offshore
Percentage85.64%85.64/100 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
MalaysiaDiploma background
Bachelor of Creative IndustriesBachelor degree · Digital Media · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.78/4.0top band · approx. top 5-10%

Course curriculum

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