Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours)
Bachelor's degree
In Brisbane, Melborne and Sydney (Australia)
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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1 Year
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Different dates available
This is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have already completed a relevant Bachelor degree.
Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours) students will be able to:
understand what’s needed to apply, explain, control and practice complex human performance behaviours
develop research skills
prepare for higher degree studies at the Masters and Doctoral level.
Possible careers include working as a fitness assessor or trainer, in health promotion, or as a health and fitness consultant.
Graduates can also become health and physical education (PE) teachers or teach personal development in secondary schools provided they also complete a Graduate Diploma.
In an increasingly competitive job market, an honours degree will give you an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree.
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About this course
Graduates can work as health and fitness consultants, research assistants, sports coaches, recreation leaders, and in government and non-government health agencies.
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).
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Subjects
- Fitness
- Research
- Methods
- Sciences
- Preparing
- Quantitative
- Management
- Data
- Honours
- Thesis
Course programme
- EXSC411 Research Methods in Health Sciences
- EXSC412 Preparing for Research in the Health Sciences
- EXSC416 Qualitative Data Management in Health Sciences Research
- EXSC417 Quantitative Data Management in Health Sciences Research
- EXSC407 Honours Thesis (Part A)
- EXSC408 Honours Thesis (Part B) (40cp)
Additional information
Brisbane
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised
Melbourne
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised
Strathfield
Semester 1 - February
Semester 2 - To be advised
Course costs
Average first year fee: $9520 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only; subject to passage of legislation)
Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours)