Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University
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exerCise & sports sCienCe<br />
bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)<br />
Duration: 3 years<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Practicum: Yes<br />
Prepares students for professional roles in a variety of positions<br />
in the private, corporate and government sectors which require<br />
personnel with high levels of competence in the area of exercise<br />
and sports science.<br />
Nutrition, Health Promotion, Human Performance, Human<br />
Biology, Sports Management, Occupational Health and Safety are<br />
available to be studied as supporting majors, minors and electives.<br />
An Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Professional<br />
Accreditation is also available to be studied as a supporting major.<br />
CourSe StruCture<br />
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points<br />
EBH1101 Human Anatomy 15<br />
EBH1102 Human Physiology 15<br />
SPS2202 Care and Prevention of Injuries 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 1 15<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO<br />
SPS1104 Principles of Exercise Programming 15<br />
SPS1108 Foundations of Social Psychology 15<br />
NUT1121 Human Nutrition 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 2 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE<br />
SPS2203 Principles and Practices of Resistance Training 15<br />
SPS2103 Sports Biomechanics 1 15<br />
SPS2201 Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory) 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 3 15<br />
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO<br />
SPS2107 Acquisition of Skill 15<br />
SPS2122 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum 15<br />
SPS2301 Exercise Rehabilitation 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 4 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE<br />
SPS3101 Psychology of Sport and Exercise 15<br />
SPS3303 Motor Control 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 5 15<br />
Elective / Supporting Major Unit 6 15<br />
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO<br />
SPS3204 Sports Biomechanics 2 15<br />
SPS3301 Physiology of Exercise 2 (Applied Physiology) 15<br />
Minor / Supporting Major Unit 7 15<br />
Elective / Supporting Major Unit 8 15<br />
Supporting Major Studies<br />
Students choosing to undertake a Supporting Major Study<br />
program will complete a prescribed set of eight units in their<br />
chosen second major area. Examples include: Exercise and<br />
Sports Science Professional Accreditation (ESSA) (streams<br />
available for Exercise Science, Clinical Exercise Physiology or<br />
Pre-Physiotherapy), Human Performance, Health Promotion,<br />
Human Biology, Biomedical Science, Nutrition, and Occupational<br />
Health and Safety.<br />
80<br />
Minor Studies And Electives<br />
Students choosing to undertake a Minor Study plus Electives<br />
program will complete a prescribed set of six units offered by the<br />
School of Exercise and Health Sciences or another School or<br />
Faculty, plus two electives.<br />
Industry practice is incorporated into the unit SPS2122 Exercise<br />
and Sports Science Practicum. This practicum is designed to<br />
provide students with experience of the day-to-day operation of<br />
various health, exercise and sporting agencies in the community.<br />
All students are required to undertake industry practice<br />
during the <strong>course</strong> as determined by the <strong>course</strong> coordinator in<br />
association with participating agencies.<br />
careers: Exercise Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Corporate<br />
Fitness Consultant, Sports Coach, Strength and Conditioning<br />
Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer, Cardiac Investigator, Exercise<br />
Rehabilitation Coach, Sports Management Officer.<br />
See more <strong>course</strong> information:<br />
reachyourpotential.com.au/<strong>course</strong>s/M89<br />
exerCise sCienCe & rehabilitation<br />
bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
campus: Joondalup<br />
Gives students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and<br />
sound professional skills in the treatment of people who are living<br />
with, or at risk of chronic disease, injury or disability. This <strong>course</strong><br />
coincides with the three-year Bachelor of Science (Exercise and<br />
Sports Science) degree and includes exercise physiologist units<br />
accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).<br />
Admission Requirements: Students must have completed<br />
the three-year Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports<br />
Science) degree, including an Exercise and Sports Science<br />
(ESSA) Professional Accreditation, which can be studied as a<br />
supporting major.<br />
Additional <strong>course</strong> Information:<br />
Professional Recognition: Successful completion of this degree<br />
will satisfy the requirements necessary for Exercise Physiologist<br />
accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).<br />
couRSE STRucTuRE<br />
Requires the completion of 5 units / 120 credit points.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE<br />
SPS4203 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal 20<br />
SPS4116 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular<br />
and Pulmonary 20<br />
SPS4117 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Neurological and<br />
Neuromuscular 20<br />
SPS4126 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Practicum* 40<br />
* SPS4126 is a full-year unit. Students will complete this unit in semester 2.<br />
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO<br />
SPS4204 Clinical Exercise Physiology: Metabolic,<br />
Immunologic and Hematologic 20<br />
careers: Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation<br />
Coordinator, Exercise Science Researcher, Compensation<br />
and Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabiliator, Workers’<br />
Compensation Officer, Health Care Officer, Occupational<br />
Rehabilitation Officer, Work Cover Services Manager, Injury<br />
Management Officer, Workplace Health Officer.<br />
See more <strong>course</strong> information:<br />
reachyourpotential.com.au/<strong>course</strong>s/M90