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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. The degree requires a minimum of 3 years of full time study, and the completion of at least 150 credit points as outlined in the Schedule below.
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 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, 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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Session |
Credit Points |
BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS103 |
Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise |
Autumn |
6 |
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Physical and General Chemistry
(or CHEM104) |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC121 |
Foundations of Psychology A |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS112 |
Human Physiology I: Principles and Systems |
Spring |
6 |
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
PSYC122 |
Foundations of Psychology B |
Spring |
6 |
PSYC123 |
Theory, Design and Statistics in Psychology |
Spring |
6 |
Year 2 |
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BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
Autumn |
6 |
BMS203 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Spring |
6 |
BMS211 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC247 |
Statistics and Measurement 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC231 |
Personality |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC234 |
Biological Psychology and Learning |
Spring |
6 |
BMS242 |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 |
PSYC241 |
Developmental and Social Psychology |
Spring |
6 |
PSYC236 |
Cognition and Perception |
Autumn |
6 |
Year 3 |
BMS342 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
BEXS352 |
Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness |
Autumn |
8 |
BEXS351 |
Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning |
Spring |
8 |
PSYC315 |
Psychology of Abnormality (PSYC231) |
Spring |
8 |
And two electives which must include at least
one of the following: |
PSYC317 |
Current Issues in Learning and Judgement |
Spring |
8 |
PSYC345 |
Advanced Cognition (PSYC236) |
Autumn |
8 |
PSYC349 |
Visual Perception |
Spring |
8 |
PSYC352 |
Psychophysiology (PSYC234) |
Spring |
8 |
And may include: |
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PSYC318 |
Change Throughout the Lifespan (PSYC231) |
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8 |
PSYC347 |
Assessment and Intervention |
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8 |
PSYC348 |
History and Metatheory of Psychology |
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8 |
PSYC350 |
Social Behaviour and Individual Differences (PSYC241) |
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8 |
PSYC354 |
Design and Analysis |
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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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