Psychology and Exercise Science

2009 Course Handbook

2009 Undergraduate Courses

2009 Postgraduate Courses

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 the completion of at least 150 credit points as outlined in the Schedule below. This means that a minimum of 3 years of full-time study is required, however the degree is more likely to take 3.5 years to complete due the sequencing of subjects.

The Psychology and Exercise Science double major isn't available for direct entry through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). To select it, applicants apply for either of the single majors and seek to transfer to the double major on enrolment day, or at the end of their first year of study. Applicants must meet the entry criteria for both majors.

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. Students without Chemistry are encouraged to undertake a bridging course prior to commencing their studies.

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 211	Foundations of Biomechanics	Autumn	6
PSYC231	Personality	Autumn	6
PSYC236	Cognition and Perception	Autumn	6
PSYC250	Quantitative Methods	Autumn	6
BMS 203	Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy	Spring	6
BMS 242	Exercise Physiology	Spring	6
PSYC234	Biological Psychology and Learning	Spring	6
PSYC241	Developmental and Social Psychology	Spring	6
Year 3
BEXS352	Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness	Autumn	8
BMS 342	Advanced Exercise Physiology	Autumn	8
PSYC347	Assessment and Intervention	Autumn	8
BEXS351	Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning	Spring	8
And 16 credit points of electives which must include at least one of the following:
PSYC345	Advanced Topics in Cognition	Autumn	8
PSYC349	Visual Perception	Spring	8
PSYC352	Psychophysiology	Autumn	8
And may include:
PSYC348	History and Metatheory of Psychology	Autumn	8
PSYC350	Social Behaviour and Individual Differences	Autumn	8
PSYC315	Psychology of Abnormality	Spring	8
PSYC318	Change Throughout the Lifespan	Spring	8
PSYC354	Design and Analysis	Spring	8

Students should consult an academic adviser in each program about appropriate sequencing of subjects prior to finalise enrolment each year.

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).