Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Course summary for current students
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S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 045332G |
| Deakin course code | H343 |
Note: Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2013 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2013 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Specialisations
- Course structure
- Details of major sequences
- Details of specialisations
Course overview
This field-leading degree looks at ways to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the athlete, the team or the individual, through training, coaching and advice. You will develop the necessary competencies to become professional leaders in exercise and sport science and allied fields, and have the opportunity to study the biological, sociological and behavioural bases of exercise and sport science.
Depending on your career aspirations and areas of interest, you may choose to focus your study in specialised streams such as coaching, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, psychology, health promotion and physical activity and health. You can also undertake an approved study stream within the degree and be eligible to apply for accredited membership as an Exercise Scientist by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). This is the only undergraduate course in Victoria that directly facilitates this membership. Students awarded credit for prior learning for non-university studies may not be eligible for immediate registration with ESSA - please obtain further clarification from a course advisor via email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the first and only nationally accredited undergraduate exercise and sport science program in Victoria. This accreditation has been awarded by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science course including the approved units specified for the Exercise Science – ESSA sequence may apply for registration for full membership of ESSA at the Exercise Scientist level.
Graduates awarded credit for prior learning for non-university studies may not be eligible for immediate registration with ESSA and should seek further clarification from a course advisor about registration via email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au
Work-Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science features a minimum 140 hours of practical experience in an exercise and sport science work practicum in third year, so you can start your career before you graduate with hands-on work placement experience.
You have the opportunity to undertake hands-on experience in a variety of sporting, exercise or health environments. These may vary from local, state or national sporting organisations and professional sporting clubs; state and national institutes of sport; as well as health, fitness and exercise physiology rehabilitation providers. The roles can involve coaching, sport science, sports administration, sport management, exercise physiology and fitness. Many graduates have been offered work based on their excellent fieldwork performance.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises 24 credit points. Of these, a maximum of 10 credit points may be taken at level 1; not less than 14 must be at level 2 or higher; and not less than 4 must be at level 3. Students complete 14 core units and 10 elective units. Electives can be chosen according to students' interests, but must include at least 2 credit points from the Faculty of Health. A maximum of 8 credit points may be selected from other faculties of the University.
Students are required to complete HSE010 Exercise and Sport Science Laboratory Safety prior to their first laboratory based unit in this course.
In addition, students can select elective units to form a major sequence. Majors can be selected from within the Faculty of Health or any other Faculty, subject to availability and pre-requisites. Majors may include sport coaching, exercise, nutrition, physical activity and health, health promotion, management, sports nutrition, marketing, physiology, languages or media.
Note: All students completing HSE101 are required to complete a Level 2 First Aid at their own expense. Current Level 2 First Aid certificates will be accepted.
On campus Burwood units only available to Burwood based students.
Major sequences
Sport and exercise specific majors
Exercise Physiology (B, G)
Physical Activity and Health (B, G, W)
Sports Nutrition (B)
Sport Coaching (B)
Specialisations
Exercise Science - ESSA Sequence (B, G)
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
| HBS109 | Human Structure and Function (B, G, W, X) * |
| HSE101 | Principles of Exercise and Sport Science (B, G) |
| HSE103 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science Practice (B, G) |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
| HBS108 | Health Information and Data (ONLINE) (wholly online unit) |
| HBS110 | Health Behaviour (B, G, W, X) |
| HSE102 | Functional Human Anatomy (B, G, X) |
plus one elective unit
Level 2
Trimester 1
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology (B, G) * |
| HSE203 | Exercise Behaviour (B, G, W, X) |
plus two elective units
Trimester 2
| HSE202 | Biomechanics (B, G, X) |
| HSE204 | Motor Learning and Development (B, G, X) |
plus two elective units
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HSE301 | Principles of Exercise Prescription (B, G, X) |
| HSE312 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum (B, G) |
or one HSE3xx elective from the Exercise and Sport Science electives listed below.
plus two elective units
Trimester 2
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming (B, G, X) |
| HSE312 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum (B, G) (if not completed in trimester 1) |
or one HSE3xx elective from the Exercise and Sport Science electives listed below.
plus two elective units
* Unit also available in Trimester 3 2014
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE ELECTIVE UNITS
Electives are offered subject to availability of resources and quotas where applicable.
Level 1
Trimester 1
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching (B) |
Trimester 2
| HSE106 | Introduction to Sport Coaching Practice (B) |
Level 2
Trimester 2
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology (B, G) |
| HSE212 | Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation (B, G, W) |
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism (B, G) |
| HSE309 | Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise (B, G, X) |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 (B, G) |
| HSE313 | Understanding Children's Physical Activity (B, G, W, X) |
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics (B, G) |
Trimester 2
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance (B, G) |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 (B, G) |
| HSE316 | Physical Activity and Population Health (B, G, W) |
| HSE320 | Exercise in Health and Disease (B, G) |
Details of major sequences
The following are suggested major sequences in Exercise and Sport Science.Exercise Physiology - unit set code MJ-H000029 (B, G)
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology (B, G) |
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology (B, G) |
| HSE301 | Principles of Exercise Prescription (B, G, X) |
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism (B, G) |
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance (B, G) |
| HSE320 | Exercise in Health and Disease (B, G) |
Physical Activity and Health - unit set code MJ-H000023 (B, G, W)
| HBS107 | Understanding Health (B, G, W, X) |
| HBS110 | Health Behaviour (B, G, W, X) |
| HSE203 | Exercise Behaviour (B, G, W, X) |
| HSE212 | Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation (B, G, W) |
| HSE313 | Understanding Children's Physical Activity (B, G, W, X) |
| HSE316 | Physical Activity and Population Health (B, G, W) |
Sports Nutrition - unit set code MJ-H000028 (B, G)
Unit set version commences 2011.
| HSN101 | Food: Nutrition, Culture and Innovation (B, G, W) |
| HSN201 | Principles of Nutrition (B, G, W, X) |
| HSN202 | Lifespan Nutrition (B, G, W) |
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism (B, G) |
| HSN305 | Assessing Food Intake and Activity (B, G) |
| HSN307 | Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice (B, X) |
Sport Coaching - unit set code MJ-H000011 (B)
Major sequence version commenced in 2010.
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching (B) |
| HSE106 | Introduction to Sport Coaching Practice (B) |
| HSE204 | Motor Learning and Development (B, G, X) * |
| HSE205 | Advanced Sport Coaching Theory and Practice (B) |
| HSE305 | Issues in Sport Coaching (B) |
| HSE321 | Sport Coaching and Development Practicum (B) |
Details of specialisations
Exercise Sciences - ESSA Sequence: unit set code SP-H000001 (B, G)
A stream within Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is the first and only nationally accredited undergraduate exercise and sport science program in Victoria. This accreditation has been awarded by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science course including the approved units specified for the “Exercise Science – ESSA sequence” may apply for registration for full membership of ESSA at the Exercise Scientist level. Students awarded credit for prior learning for non-university studies may not be eligible for immediate registration with ESSA - please obtain further clarification from a course advisor via email ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au
ESSA accreditation is granted on the basis of successful completion of a combination of H343 core units and ESSA sequence units.
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology (B, G) |
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism (B, G) |
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance (B, G) |
| HSE309 | Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise (B, G, X) |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 (B, G) |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 (B, G) |
| HSE320 | Exercise in Health and Disease (B, G) |
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics (B, G) |
