Exercise Science

UAC Code 757642

The Exercise Science major allows students to explore in-depth the area of exercise science through the study of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Students will gain an excellent understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion, and the effect of exercise, injury, and disease on human performance in sport, industry, and in daily living.

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 Major consists of 144 credit points, as outlined in the course structure below.

Double Majors

Students may undertake double majors in:

− Exercise Science and Nutrition

− Exercise Science and Management (Students should consult an academic adviser in both Faculties)

− Exercise Science and Psychology

Professional Recognition

Graduates may become full members of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) although further study may be required to achieve professional accreditation.

Credit Towards Other Courses

This degree represents the first 3 years of the 4-year professional Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation degree program. Graduates are trained to utilise exercise as an intervention to maintain health and fitness in healthy individuals.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
BMS 101	Systemic Anatomy	Autumn	6
BMS 103	Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry 1A	Autumn	6
PSYC101	Introduction to Behavioural Science	Autumn	6
BMS 112	Human Physiology: Principles and Systems	Spring	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms	Spring	6
CHEM102	Chemistry 1B	Spring	6
STAT151	Introduction to the Concepts and Practice of Statistics	Spring	6
Year 2
BMS 202	Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms	Autumn	6
BMS 211	Foundations of Biomechanics	Autumn	6
BIOL213	Principles of Biochemistry	Autumn	6
PSYC216	Psychology of Physical Activity	Autumn	6
BMS 203	Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy	Spring	6
BMS 204	Introduction to Pathophysiology	Spring	6
BMS 242	Exercise Physiology	Spring	6
	Plus a further 6 cp from
BIOL214	The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism	Spring	6
MGMT102	Business Communications	Autumn	6
POP 101	Population Health - Current Health Issues and their Determinants	Autumn	6
POP 220	Mass Media and Population Health	Refer School	6
Year 3
BEXS351	Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning	Spring	8
BMS 342	Advanced Exercise Physiology	Autumn	8
BEXS352	Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness	Autumn	8
	Plus a further 24 cp from:
BMS 354	Practicum in Exercise Science#	Annual	8
BMS 302	Research Topics	Autumn/Spring	8
BMS 344	Cardiorespiratory Physiology	Autumn	8
BMS 352	Fundamentals of Neuroscience	Autumn	8
BEXS403	Ergonomics in Practice	Autumn	8
BMS 300	Anatomy II Regional Anatomy	Spring	8
BMS 303	Research Topics in Exercise Science	Autumn	8
BMS 341	Clinical Biomechanics	Spring	8
BMS 345	Advanced Topics in Pathophysiology	Spring	8
BMS 346	Motor Control and Dysfunction	Spring	8
	Or other approved subjects

# Pre-requisite: BMS203, BMS242. This subject is for BSc (Exercise Science) and BSc (Exercise Science and Nutrition) students only.

Other Information

Within the degree of 144 credit points subjects to the value of at least 90 credit points must be selected from the Health and Behavioural Sciences or Science Schedules.