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Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition)
Exercise Science and Nutrition (UAC Code 757646)
This double major, Exercise Science and Nutrition, represents the first 3 years of an integrated five-year nested undergraduate and postgraduate program of study. The Master of Science (Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science) is designed to produce a combined Dietitian and Exercise Science practitioner, who has professional accreditation from both the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
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 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.
Major Study
The Exercise Science and Nutrition Major consists of 150 credit points, as outlined in the course structure below.
Honours
See entry under Bachelor of Science
Professional Recognition
After completion of the Masters program (5 years) students will be able to apply for professional accreditation from the DAA and AAESS.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 |
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS103 |
Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry (or CHEM104) |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC101 |
Introduction to Behavioural Science |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS112 |
Human Physiology: Principles and Systems |
Spring |
6 |
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Introductory Organic & Physical Chemistry (or CHEM105) |
Spring |
6 |
STAT151 |
Introduction to the Concepts and Practice of Statistics |
Spring |
6 |
Year 2 |
BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS211 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM215 |
Food Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS203 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Spring |
6 |
BMS242 |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 |
BMS210 |
Measurement and Assessment of Diet and Activity |
Spring |
6 |
BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 |
POP222 |
Current Issues in Food and Nutrition |
Spring |
6 |
Year 3 |
BMS310 |
Community and Public Health Nutrition |
Autumn |
8 |
BMS311 |
Nutrients and Metabolism |
Autumn |
8 |
BMS312 |
Research in Human Nutrition |
Autumn/ Annual |
8 |
BEXS351 |
Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning |
Spring |
8 |
BEXS352 |
Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Conditioning |
Autumn |
8 |
BMS346 |
Motor Control and Dysfunction |
Spring |
8 |
Note: If students do not intend to enrol in the MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) on graduation and wish to qualify for full membership of the professional exercise science association (AAESS), they should complete BMS354 Practicum in Exercise Science instead of BMS204.
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