Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) at Edith Cowan University prepares students to design, deliver and evaluate programs that improve general health, prevent or reduce chronic disease, and enhance athletic performance, drawing on anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and nutrition. Students can specialise through majors including Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health, or Sport Business, and complete a practicum in their final year. The course provides a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, dietetics, education and strength and conditioning coaching.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1 covers Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2
- Lifespan Growth and Development
- Human Nutrition
- Biomechanics
- Foundations of Fitness and Training
- Functional Anatomy and Health Research Methodology. Year 2 introduces Principles and Practices of Resistance Training
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Delivery
- Motor Learning and Control
- and Psychology of Exercise and Health Behaviour
- alongside major
- minor or elective units. Year 3 includes Advanced Resistance Training
- an Exercise and Sports Science Practicum and Physical Activity and Health
- plus further major
- minor or elective units. Recommended electives cover areas such as football coaching
- sports injury prevention and management
- clinical exercise physiology
- exercise nutrition and pathophysiology. Total: 3 years full time or 6 years part time
- on campus at Joondalup
Admissions
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published where applicable, or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: an AQF Certificate IV, 0.25 EFTSL of prior study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider or equivalent, an Undergraduate Certificate, the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test, a University Preparation Course, the Indigenous University Orientation Course, or the Experience Based Entry Scheme. International applicants are assessed on secondary school results.
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