UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Exercise Science
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Exercise Science at the University of Wollongong prepares students to apply the science of exercise to improve human health, fitness and performance, designing, implementing and evaluating exercise and physical activity programs for a wide range of people. The degree covers anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, nutrition, psychology, neuromechanics and biomechanics, and prepares students for careers in sporting organisations, education, community and corporate health units, and gymnasiums, or for further study in clinical exercise physiology.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 12 parts
Autumn (24cp)
3 units- EXSC321Integrated Exercise Prescription
- MEDI322Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
- EXSC323Exercise Science Practicum
Spring (24cp)
8 units- MEDI330Sensorimotor Control of Movement
- SMAH350Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
- EXSC370Clinical Biomechanics in Exercise Science & Rehabilitation
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- MEDI314Regional Anatomy
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- MEDI323Cardiorespiratory Studies
- SMAH241SMAH Research Internship
Autumn (24cp)
5 units- MEDI160Scientific Literacy
- MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
- MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I
- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
- CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry
Spring (24cp)
5 units- MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
- MEDI151Healthy Ageing
- BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms
- CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
Spring (48cp)
4 units- MEDI304Research Methods and Analysis
- EXSC221Exercise Physiology - Accredited Programs
- MEDI258Human Neuromechanics
- MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- PSYC216Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- EXSC200Professional Practice
- MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics
- MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology
Spring (24cp)
7 units- MEDI330Sensorimotor Control of Movement
- MEDI323Cardiorespiratory Studies
- EXSC370Clinical Biomechanics in Exercise Science & Rehabilitation
- MEDI212Introduction to Pathophysiology
- MEDI214Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- SMAH340SMAH Research Project
- SMAH350Foundations in Medical Imaging for Healthcare Professionals
Autumn (24cp)
3 units- EXSC321Integrated Exercise Prescription
- EXSC323Exercise Science Practicum
- MEDI322Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I
- MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition
- MEDI160Scientific Literacy
- CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter
Spring (24cp)
4 units- BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms
- MEDI151Healthy Ageing
- CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures
- MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II
Autumn (24cp)
4 units- EXSC200Professional Practice
- MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics
- PSYC216Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology
Spring (24cp)
4 units- MEDI258Human Neuromechanics
- MEDI304Research Methods and Analysis
- EXSC221Exercise Physiology - Accredited Programs
- MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
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Admissions
Academic Entry Requirements Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia. To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
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