Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)

The University of Queensland

Bachelor's degree

In Brisbane (Australia)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Brisbane (Australia)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Credits

    64

Interested in studying the complexities of maintaining an active, healthy human body? The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) will provide you with the skills to make important contributions to wellbeing, rehabilitation and performance.The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Sciences (Honours) is a four-year program that looks at how the human body reacts to different types of physical activity, including general fitness, recreation and elite sports.Gain 500 hours of practical training within our modern, well-equipped human performance laboratories and external industry placements, which may include sporting academies, professional sporting teams or hospitals.Tailor your studies towards a specialisation through elective courses and practicum placements. Specialisations may include elite athlete development, sports conditioning/performance, clinical measurements or health and fitness.Learn in state-of-the-art facilities and graduate with a respected honours qualification that will set you apart in a competitive job market from the School that was ranked third in the world for sports related subjects in the 2017 QS World University Rankings.Gain the scientific knowledge and skills required to analyse and improve training, performance, recovery, or health to help build healthier communities and stronger athletes.BEYOND THE CLASSROOMIndustry experienceUndertake a major practicum in your final year to apply the knowledge and skills you've learned during your program. Practicums can be completed in range of settings, including sport, community, corporate, fitness or health.CAMPUS LIFEParticipate in UQ's vibrant sporting cultureUQ is home to Olympic-standard recreational and sporting facilities, including an aquatic centre, an athletics centre, a fitness centre, and tennis courts. UQ Sport also organises a range of different sports and activities from AFL and canoeing to triathlon and yoga...

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Location

Start date

Brisbane (Australia)
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Street Lucia, QLD 4072

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirementsYear 12 or equivalent English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for this program.IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa .The Australian Government has...

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Subjects

  • Health and Fitness
  • Physiology
  • Fitness

Course programme



Program structure
The courses offered in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester.
The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours). These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

Honours

Honours is awarded to all graduates of this program. Honours is awarded in the following classes:

  • Class I
  • Class IIA
  • Class IIB
  • Class IIIA
  • Class IIIB

Class of honours depends on your GPA. For details refer to the Program Rules.

  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • BIOM1050 2 Biology for Health Sciences
  • BIOL1900 2 Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
  • NUTR1023 2 Health & Fitness Through Diet & Exercise
  • SPCG1000 2 Sport Coaching: Learning, Talent and Performance
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • ANAT1005 2 Anatomical Basis of Human Movement
  • HLTH1000 2 Professions, People and Healthcare
  • HMST1910 2 From Bradman to Freeman: Mythic Qualities of Australian Sport
  • PHYL1007 2 Physiology for Human Movement Studies
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • HMST2190 2 From Playground to Podium: Critical Analysis of Sporting Issues
  • BIOL2630 2 Biomechanics
  • PHYL2730 2 Exercise Physiology
  • PSYC2000 2 Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • ANAT2029 2 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy - Human Movement
  • NEUR2530 2 Motor Control & Learning
  • EXMD2362 2 Exercise Prescription & Programming
  • EXMD2382 2 Exercise Science Technical Skills
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • SPMD3052 2 Sports Medicine of Physical Activity [1]
  • EXMD3372 2 Exercise Science Professional Skills [1]
  • PHYL3732 2 Advanced Exercise Physiology [1]
  • HPRM3000 2 Health Promotion: Perspectives & Practice [1]
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • EXMD3070 2 Physical Activity for People with Motor, Sensory, Cognitive or Behavioural Impairments [1]
  • HMST3846 2 Research Skills [1]
  • NEUR3733 2 Neuromechanical Basis of Human Movement [1]
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • HMST4314 8 Major Practicum (Exercise and Sports Science)
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • HMST4925 2 Individual Research Project [1]
  • Course Code Units Course Title
  • HIST3002 2 History of Sport & Physical Activity in Australian Society
  • HIST3003 2 Playing on the Big Stage: Histories of the Olympics and Paralympics
  • HMST3001 2 Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum (Healthy Populations)
  • HMST3103 2 Management & Marketing of Sport & Physical Activity
  • HPRM3001 2 Promoting Physical Activity & Health
  • NUTR3000 2 Nutrition & Exercise
  • NUTR4000 2 Sports Nutrition
  • PSYC3000 2 Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • SPCG3343 2 Developing the Elite Athlete
  • SPCG4000 2 Sports Leadership in Diverse Communities

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Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)

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