Bachelor of Science (Honours) major in Exercise Sciences

A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses up to Stage III level in this subject.

As well as gaining skills, knowledge and experience in your chosen area, you will learn how to think creatively, solve problems and communicate effectively, all essential skills to help you thrive in any career you choose.

Please see the main programme link below to see further details for the programme.

Exercise Sciences is a discipline that focuses on how and why humans move.

Students develop an understanding of how physical activity, rehabilitation, sport and movement contribute to sustainable health, provides the foundation for studying Exercise Sciences.

There is a growing demand for people who can not only research and analyse performance techniques, but can also work as allied health professionals to maximise human performance to improve general health and wellbeing through exercise.

Exercise Sciences ties together and builds on multi-disciplinary courses in human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics and computational movement science, exercise and sport psychology, and movement neuroscience.

BSc(Hons) - Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Exercise Sciences will prepare you for a career in exercise science, movement science, health, wellness, physical fitness, rehabilitation, high-performance sport, sport science and clinical exercise physiology.
Exercise Sciences is an important discipline that relates to all aspects of our everyday life. Our courses cover human physiology, exercise and sports psychology, biomechanics, and movement neuroscience.
Studying Exercise Sciences will facilitate skills for lifelong learning, critical and analytical thinking, communication, independence, collaboration and intellectual curiosity. In laboratory classes you will develop hands-on skills in interacting with human participants and the processes of experimentation.

The programme is committed to developing students' knowledge and skills in the exercise sciences, health, wellness, physical fitness, rehabilitation, sport science and clinical exercise physiology.
Jobs related to Exercise Sciences
- Physiotherapist
- Clinical exercise physiologist
- Cardiac physiologist
- Corporate exercise specialist
- Exercise scientist
- Human movement scientist
- Injury prevention consultant
- Respiratory physiologist
- Sport and fitness practitioner
- Sport scientist (consultant in biomechanics, exercise, nutrition, physiology)
- Community sport facilitator
- Group fitness leader

Prerequisite: A major in Exercise Sciences, or its equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Compulsory Course, and
45 points from Elective Courses, and
Either:
60 points for all Dissertation - 1 Semester, or
60 points for all Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

EXERSCI 705 - Research in the Exercise Sciences (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 45 points from the following:

EXERSCI 704 - Advanced Techniques in Biomechanics (15 points)

EXERSCI 708 - Advanced Seminar in Movement Neuroscience (15 points)

EXERSCI 711 - Exercise and Performance Psychology (15 points)

EXERSCI 719 - Seminar in Exercise Physiology (15 points)

EXERSCI 720 - Clinical Exercise Physiology 1 (15 points)

Up to 15 points may be substituted from other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee.

Dissertation - 1 Semester

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

EXERSCI 782 - Dissertation - Level 9 (60 points)

Dissertation - 2 Semesters

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

EXERSCI 782A - Dissertation - Level 9 (30 points)

EXERSCI 782B - Dissertation - Level 9 (30 points)

Please note that this is an indicative degree planner only and should be used in conjunction with the University Calendar Regulations. Courses may be rearranged between semesters and years as required, subject to course availability and prerequisite requirements.

Information on how to secure a supervisor can be found here.

You can find the relevant Programme Director’s name and contact details on the Academic Advice for Postgraduate Students webpage.

Year 1

Semester One

EXES-BSCH core course EXERSCI 705

15 Points

EXES-BSCH elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 1:

EXERSC 704, 708, 711, 719, 720

EXES-BSCH elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 1:

EXERSC 704, 708, 711, 719, 720

EXES-BSCH elective course or a 700 level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

ACADINT A01 - Academic Integrity Course

Points

Semester Two

EXES-BSCH core course EXERSCI 782 Dissertation

60 Points

Before enrolling in EXERSCI 702, 714, students should discuss enrolment with the supervisor and submit concession for enrolment and the Enrolment Approval form.

Information on how to secure a supervisor can be found here.

You can find the relevant Programme Director’s name and contact details on the Academic Advice for Postgraduate Students webpage.

Year 1

Semester One

EXES-BSCH core course EXERSCI 705

15 Points

EXES-BSCH elective course

15 Points

Courses offered in Semester 1:

EXERSC 704, 708, 711, 719, 720

EXES-BSCH core course EXERSCI 782A Dissertation

30 Points

ACADINT A01 - Academic Integrity Course

Points

Semester Two

EXES-BSCH elective course

15 Points

Recommended courses:

EXERSCI 702, 714

EXES-BSCH elective course or a 700 level course approved by the Programme Director

15 Points

EXES-BSCH core course EXERSCI 782B Dissertation

30 Points

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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