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

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
PSYC121	Foundations of Psychology A	Autumn	6
BMS 112	Human Physiology: 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
BMS 202	Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms	Autumn	6
BMS 203	Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy	Spring	6
BMS 211	Foundations of Biomechanics	Autumn	6
PSYC231	Personality	Autumn	6
PSYC234	Biological Psychology and Learning	Autumn	6
BMS 242	Exercise Physiology	Spring	6
PSYC241	Developmental and Social Psychology	Spring	6
PSYC236	Cognition and Perception	Spring	6
PSYC250	Quantitative Methods	Autumn	6
Year 3
BMS 342	Advanced Exercise Physiology	Autumn	8
BEXS352	Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness	Autumn	8
BEXS351	Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning	Spring	8
PSYC347	Assessment and Intervention	Autumn	8
And two electives which must include at least one of the following:
PSYC345	Advanced Topics in Cognition	Autumn	8
PSYC349	Visual Perception	Spring	8
PSYC352	Psychophysiology	Spring	8
And may include:
PSYC315	Psychology of Abnormality	Spring	8
PSYC318	Change Throughout the Lifespan	Spring	8
PSYC348	History and Metatheory of Psychology	Not offered in 2007	8
PSYC350	Social Behaviour and Individual Differences	Autumn	8
PSYC354	Design and Analysis	Spring	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).