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Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: UAC365268UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity. You will gain a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and exercise programming and prescription.

Develop skills in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings embedded into your degree.

You’ll graduate with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance, and be well-equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24.2-24.8
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

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.

Student profile

Total students36
#2024
Higher education entry8 · 22.2%
22.2%
School leavers (ATAR)6 · 16.7%
16.7%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway11 · 30.6%
30.6%
Other entry pathways6 · 16.7%
16.7%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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