Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Exercise scientists develop services that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. They help in the prevention of chronic conditions for both individuals and communities. Often, they find themselves working as personal trainers, health educators, at research institutions, within cardiac testing units, and sporting organisations. You will develop an understanding of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Exercise scientists develop services that improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance. They help in the prevention of chronic conditions for both individuals and communities. Often, they find themselves working as personal trainers, health educators, at research institutions, within cardiac testing units, and sporting organisations.
You will develop an understanding of the basic concepts and sciences of the role physical activity plays in the health of individuals and communities. Your studies cover a wide range of human life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and psychology as well as their practical application.
We offer 140 hours of professional placement to ensure that you gain the practical knowledge and skills to provide assessment, monitoring and program prescription for fitness and exercise to a diverse range of populations, from healthy adults to elite athletes.
As a graduate you will be prepared to work as an exercise scientist, sport scientist, pursue research, or a professional/allied health career with further with postgraduate studies.
Course objectives: As a graduate you may find employment in the private and public sectors or you may also be able to pursue research in exercise science and apply for postgraduate study in areas such as sports science, clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy, and medicine.
Learning Outcomes
1 Develop interventions that are based on critical evaluation of scientific evidence and incorporate physical activity, exercise, education or a combination of these to educate, promote and implement the adoption of physical activity and/or exercise for a healthy life and improve fitness, health and wellbeing at an individual, community or population level.
2 Gather, synthesise, and critically analyse aspects of health, exercise and sport science, and explain why these current aspects are contestable and open to research and further enquiry. And, create, plan and conduct high quality evidence-based exercise and sport science research supported by well-developed reasoning.
3 Convey complex ideas to a range of audiences using a broad range of communication media, including communicating as a professional with clients and colleagues in real-life exercise and sport science situations.
4 Operate responsibly, ethically and effectively both independently and as a team member in real-life exercise and sport science situations.
Career outcomes: You’ll graduate ready to undertake an exciting career in the health sector. Your career could see you working alongside professional athletes as a health coach or sport scientist, providing training and development programs, delivering health and wellbeing initiatives within the community, or supporting health and wellbeing through workplace and corporate health.
Career outcomes for graduates may include:
State and national sporting academies and institutes
Fitness centres or gymnasiums
Hospitals or private health practices
Allied health assistant
Respiratory or sleep technician
Medical Sales representative
Health/education project officer
Sports development officer
Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics Specialisation),
Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology,
Certificate IV in Fitness,
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health,
Certificate IV in Ageing Support,
Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques,
Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice,
Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support,
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher
IELTS (Academic) Score 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0)
TOEFL(iBT) 100 (no skill below: Reading 25; Listening 25; Speaking 23; Writing 27)
PTE Academic 65 with no score lower than 65
English for Academic Purposes 2 – 70% (no individual score less than 70%)
Cambridge English C1 Advanced 185 with no less than185 in any skill
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Tasmania was officially founded on 1st January 1890 and is located at Sandy Bay, Tasmania. In addition to the main campus at Sandy Bay, it also operates out of the Newnham Campus and the Cradle Coast Campus. The most popular courses offered are the environmental studies that include wilderness management, marine sciences and indigenous studies in Tasmanian literature. Other unconventional courses include agriculture development, studies on the community and population and ocean study programs. The university also comprises of a Music Conservatorium, Art school and a School of Clinical studies.
