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 School of Psychology, and the Honours program in the School of Health Sciences.
Course Program
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Year 1
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BMS 101
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Systemic Anatomy
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Autumn
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6
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BMS 103
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Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise
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Autumn
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6
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CHEM101
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Chemistry 1A
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Autumn
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6
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PSYC121
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Foundations of Psychology A
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Autumn
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6
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BMS 112
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Human Physiology: Principles and Systems
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Spring
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6
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BIOL103
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Molecules, Cells and Organisms
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Spring
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6
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PSYC122
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Foundations of Psychology B
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Spring
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6
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PSYC123
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Theory, Design and Statistics in Psychology
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Spring
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6
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Year 2
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BMS 202
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Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms
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Autumn
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6
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BMS 203
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Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
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Spring
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6
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BMS 211
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Foundations of Biomechanics
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Autumn
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6
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PSYC231
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Personality
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Autumn
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6
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PSYC234
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Biological Psychology and Learning
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Autumn
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6
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BMS 242
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Exercise Physiology
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Spring
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6
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PSYC241
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Developmental and Social Psychology
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Spring
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6
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PSYC236
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Cognition and Perception
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Spring
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6
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PSYC250
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Quantitative Methods
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Autumn
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6
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Year 3
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BMS 342
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Advanced Exercise Physiology
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Autumn
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8
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BEXS352
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Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness
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Autumn
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8
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BEXS351
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Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning
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Spring
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8
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PSYC347
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Assessment and Intervention
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Autumn
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8
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And two electives which must include at least one of the following:
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PSYC345
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Advanced Topics in Cognition
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Autumn
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8
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PSYC349
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Visual Perception
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Spring
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8
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PSYC352
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Psychophysiology
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Spring
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8
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And may include:
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PSYC315
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Psychology of Abnormality
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Spring
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8
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PSYC318
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Change Throughout the Lifespan
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Spring
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8
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PSYC348
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History and Metatheory of Psychology
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Not offered in 2007
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8
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PSYC350
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Social Behaviour and Individual Differences
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Autumn
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8
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PSYC354
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Design and Analysis
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Spring
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8
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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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