Handbook - Exercise Science

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Overview

This program meets the requirements of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for accreditation (pending) as an an exercise scientist (AES). In this program. you will gain an in-depth understanding of the function of the human body by studying anatomy and physiology in depth. You will also gain a broad knowledge of the exercise science subdisciplines including biomechanics, motor control, exercise prescription and delivery, exercise physiology, and health psychology. Throughout the program you will be immersed in professional placement (Work integrated learning; WIL) experiences, providing fundamental real-world skills. In the 3rd year of the program, one entire course will be dedicated to professional experience in exercise science. To complete this degree, you must complete 3 years equivalent of full-time study, including 140 hours of professional placement.

This program is only available as part of the integrated Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double-degree (3896) and is not offered as a separate standalone program for direct entry.

Learning Outcomes

Practise in an ethical, collaborative, responsible, professional, client centred manner by critically analysing and applying decision-making and problem-solving skills within the scope of practice

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Apply a detailed working knowledge of anatomical and mechanical principles to analyse, deconstruct and reconstruct human movement

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Apply a detailed working knowledge of physiological principles to analyse the effects of exercise to improve fitness and health

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Analyse how function and movement are determined by the neurological and musculoskeletal systems

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Demonstrate expertise in the design and delivery of a broad range of exercise-based assessments and interventions for individuals or groups in good health, for the prevention of disease, maintenance of health, and improvement of performance

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Demonstrate expertise in the delivery of exercise-based assessments and interventions for individuals or groups with illness, injury or disability, that have been prescribed by a health professional qualified in clinical exercise prescription

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Apply behaviour change principles to support the adoption and maintenance of healthy lifestyle behaviours, including exercise and physical activity

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Practise effectively, sensitively and respectfully with all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the socioeconomically disadvantaged, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as gender and/or sexually diverse people, and people living with a disability

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Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders including families, carers and other health and exercise professionals, and maintain appropriate documentation and records of services

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Graduate Capabilities

For more information on Graduate Capabilities please click on this link

Program Structure

This program is currently only available as an exit award from the combined Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double-degree and is not available for entry as a standalone program.

To qualify for the exit award students must complete 144 UOC and satisfy all program rules.

Disciplinary Component144 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 144 UOC of the following to satisfy the core requirements of this degree

Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

HLTH1001 Academic Preparation for Health Studies is compulsory for all students to assist them in gaining maximum benefit from their study. This course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Level 3 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Criminal records check

This program includes placements in public and private hospitals and community practices as well as other Health Facilities in Australia. In order to attend these placements, students will need to complete a criminal record check. International students need both the Australian check as well as a police certificate from their home country or any country in which they have been a citizen or permanent resident since turning 16 years of age.

Working with Children Check

Other

There are many different stakeholders involved in this degree, including the NSW Government, public and private hospitals and community practices, each with their own policies/procedures and all medical students must comply with NSW Health requirements before commencing clinical/hospital placements. Because health students will be accessing various health facilities, it is very important they are familiar with NSW Health policies.

CPR, First Aid and Hand Hygiene training

NSW Health require all students to complete mandatory online training modules when commencing a clinical placement. Students who fail to satisfy the compliance requirements of NSW Health may be excluded from undertaking a clinical placement. Students are responsible for obtaining the required documents and vaccinations needed to meet compliance requirements and to attend compliance checks for verification.

Compulsory Training Component

Clinical and other workplace observations and simulation training will be undertaken regularly throughout this program to prepare you for your advanced WIL experiences.

Progression Requirements

Students are permitted to attempt the same course a maximum of three times. A student who fails the same course for the third time will not be permitted to re-enrol.

Separate year research Honours (4530)

Students enrolled in the double-degree who have a minimum WAM of 65 at the end of Year 3 may take leave from their studies to undertake a separate one-year research 4530 BHlthSc (Hons) in their chosen discipline. They may then return to complete the Extended Masters. There will be three intakes each year, aligned with the terms. Students must complete an Intention to undertake Honours form by the end of October for commencement in T1 the following year, or March for T2 commencement and July for T3 commencement in the same year.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Exercise Science - BExSci
Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology - MPhysioExPhys3896 - Exercise Science / Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology

Nested Postgraduate Program

Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology - MPhysioExPhys9068 - Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for accreditation as an Exercise Scientist and for membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Recognition of Achievement

University Medal

Award of Pass with Distinction

The Award of Pass with Distinction is awarded when a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award Pass with Distinction except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

For more information, please visit the link above.

Additional Information

This program is offered as a 5-year Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Master of Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology double-degree. A qualification will be awarded on completion of the 5-year program.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Additional Expenses and Resources

Students will be required to purchase the following items as part of the program: laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, clinical uniform/polo shirt and stethoscope.

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Undergraduate

Typical duration:

3 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

144

AQF Level

Level 7

Award Type

Bachelor

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Bachelor of Exercise Science - BExSci