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Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Exercise Science)
Psychology and Exercise Science
The Psychology and Exercise Science major gives students an
opportunity to broaden their expertise, adding a relevant second
major to their core focus in either Psychology or Nutrition.
The degree requires a minimum of 3 years of full time study and
the completion of at least 158 credit points. They may then pursue
further studies in the areas of Psychology, Health Psychology,
or relate their knowledge of Psychology to further study in areas
such as Dietetics, Nutrition, and Health Promotion.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Domestic school leavers are assumed to have completed at least
2 units of English at HSC level and 4 units of Science and/or
Maths. International students are required to have achieved an
IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 6.0 in reading and writing,
and at least 5.0 in listening and speaking. Alternative pathways
exist for mature age domestic students.
Honours
Students may consider Honours in either Psychology or Exercise
Science. Students should consult the information on Honours under
the Bachelor of Science.
Professional Recognition
The double major is designed to meet the requirements for entry
into Year 4 of the Psychology program within the Department of
Psychology, and the Honours program in the Department of Biomedical
Science.
Course Program
| Year 1 |
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| BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
6 |
| BMS103 |
Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise |
6 |
| PSYC121 |
Foundations of Psychology A |
6 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Physical and General Chemistry
(or CHEM104) |
6 |
| BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems |
6 |
| BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
| PSYC122 |
Foundations of Psychology B |
6 |
| PSYC123 |
Theory, Design and Statistics in Psychology |
6 |
| Year 2 |
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| BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
6 |
| BMS211 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
6 |
| BMS203 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
6 |
| PSYC247 |
Statistics and Measurement 1 |
6 |
| PSYC231 |
Personality |
6 |
| PSYC234 |
Biological Psychology and Learning |
6 |
| BMS242 |
Exercise Physiology |
6 |
| PSYC241 |
Developmental and Social Psychology |
6 |
| PSYC236 |
Cognition and Perception |
6 |
| Year 3 |
| BMS342 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
8 |
| BEXS351 |
Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning |
8 |
| BEXS352 |
Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness |
8 |
| PSYC315 |
Psychology of Abnormality (PSYC231) |
8 |
| And two electives which must include at least
one of the following: |
| PSYC317 |
Current Issues in Learning and Judgement |
8 |
| PSYC345 |
Advanced Cognition (PSYC236) |
8 |
| PSYC349 |
Visual Perception |
8 |
| and may include: |
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| PSYC318 |
Change Throughout the Lifespan (PSYC231) |
8 |
| PSYC347 |
Assessment and Intervention |
8 |
| PSYC348 |
History and Metatheory of Psychology |
8 |
| PSYC350 |
Social Behaviour and Individual Differences (PSYC241) |
8 |
| PSYC352 |
Psychophysiology (PSYC234) |
8 |
Students should consult an academic adviser in each program
about appropriate sequencing of subjects.
Other Information
Students intending to qualify for an Honours year in Psychology
should complete the extra subjects required. Consult the information
on Honours under Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
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