Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
Course overview
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), a candidate must complete 144 credit points, comprising:
- 12 credit points of degree core units of study as set out in Table A
- A major (48 credit points) in Exercise Science, as listed in Table A
- A minor (36 credit points) or a major (48 credit points) in Physical Activity and Health as listed in Table A
- Any combination of the following to satisfy a total of 144 credit points for the course:
- a second major or minor from Table A or Table S (Shared Pool of majors from across the university)
- 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O
- any additional elective units from Table A or Table S (Shared Pool of majors from across the university)
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome | Graduate quality | Graduate quality | Graduate quality | Graduate quality |
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| 1 | Extend knowledge and understanding of human structure, function, and behaviour to allow safe and effective engagement in physical activity and exercise to promote health and athletic performance | Depth of disciplinary expertise |
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| 2 | Integrate knowledge from the basic, applied and social sciences to implement exercise and physical activity with a holistic view of people. | Critical thinking and Problem solving | Inventiveness | Depth of disciplinary expertise |
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| 3 | Work collaboratively and effectively in interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating ethical, culturally sensitive and professional behaviour | Interdisciplinary effectiveness | Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity | Cultural competence |
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| 4 | Engage others from different backgrounds and at different life stages in physical activity projects and exercise programs using a variety of tools, media and strategies appropriate to that audience. | Communication (oral and written) |
Information and Digital literacy |
Inventiveness |
Influence |
| 5 | Design and deliver exercise programs using behaviour change strategies through synthesis of evidence, critical reflection and inventiveness. | Depth of disciplinary expertise |
Critical thinking and Problem solving |
Inventiveness |
Communication (oral and written) |
| 6 | Demonstrate the ability to interpret findings and problem solve in a wide range of health and performance contexts, using evidence tocontinue to refine best practise. | Information and Digital literacy | Depth of disciplinary expertise | Critical thinking and Problem solving |
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