Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
Course code | 108310 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English Recommended subjects: any one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths B, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Special admission requirements | Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies will require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. Students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: Current Apply First Aid and CPR certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 81 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | 番茄社区’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science meets the Exercise and Sports Science Australia standards for Exercise Science membership. On successful completion, graduates of the course will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
Level 1
Teaching Period 1:
CU1010:03 Effective Writing
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
Teaching Period 2:
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness 1
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
Level 1/2
Teaching Period 1:
BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1 (TSV) or MH1061:03 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (CNS)
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
Teaching Period 2:
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2 (TSV) or MH1062:03 The Musculoskeletal System for Sports and Exercise Science (CNS)
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
Level 2
Teaching Period 1:
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
Teaching Period 2:
SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning
SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP2011:03 Advanced Biomechanics
Level 3
Teaching Period 1:
SP3006:03 Environmental and Sports Medicine
SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour
SP3008:03 Sport and Exercise Science Practice
SP3015:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control
Teaching Period 2:
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science
SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures
PLUS
Select one level 1 or 2 subject
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Not permitted for Sports and Exercise Science subjects (subjects with the prefix SP). |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 18 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviation | BSpExSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours available as an additional year of study. |
Eligibility | Students must satisfy the College requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |