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<p>Our Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science course is accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) the peak professional organisation for accreditation of exercise scientists, clinical exercise physiologists and sport scientists and university courses in Australia. The course at Federation University enables you to develop knowledge and practical skills with core studies in biomechanics anatomy physiology and health whilst pursuing an interest in either applied exercise programming health or teaching. You will examine key aspects of sport science and learn how to plan implement and evaluate healthy living and diverse populations. You will experience a blended learning approach through face - to - face delivery in Ballarat or flexible delivery in Gippsland with practical workshops and tutorials, online engagement activities and practical learning supported by our sports facilities at each campus and our Health and Sports Precinct in Ballarat. Industry placements are also part of the curriculum a program component that our students love the most. With support from us you will gain valuable work experience within a range of exercise science industries both locally and state-wide. Upon graduation you will be eligible for registration with Exercise and Sport Science Australia and be able to pursue a variety of career paths. Our graduates have successfully gained employment in high profile organisations including the NBA NFL AFL NRL and Super Netball. If you wish to progress to further study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a pathway to coursework masters degrees including a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Strength and Conditioning and Master of Teaching (Secondary). Discover more about the School of Science Psychology and Sport and our commitment to providing you with a high quality education using state of the art facilities coupled with exceptional learning experiences with dedicated staff.</p>
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<p>Based on life experiences, commitment to the industry and understanding of course requirements. Applicants will need to submit a personal statement and CV detailing experience related to exercise and/or sport, what career they envisage from this degree, and other life experiences that add value to the application.</p>
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Course overview
<p>Our Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science course is accredited with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) the peak professional organisation for accreditation of exercise scientists, clinical exercise physiologists and sport scientists and university courses in Australia. The course at Federation University enables you to develop knowledge and practical skills with core studies in biomechanics anatomy physiology and health whilst pursuing an interest in either applied exercise programming health or teaching. You will examine key aspects of sport science and learn how to plan implement and evaluate healthy living and diverse populations. You will experience a blended learning approach through face - to - face delivery in Ballarat or flexible delivery in Gippsland with practical workshops and tutorials, online engagement activities and practical learning supported by our sports facilities at each campus and our Health and Sports Precinct in Ballarat. Industry placements are also part of the curriculum a program component that our students love the most. With support from us you will gain valuable work experience within a range of exercise science industries both locally and state-wide. Upon graduation you will be eligible for registration with Exercise and Sport Science Australia and be able to pursue a variety of career paths. Our graduates have successfully gained employment in high profile organisations including the NBA NFL AFL NRL and Super Netball. If you wish to progress to further study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a pathway to coursework masters degrees including a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Strength and Conditioning and Master of Teaching (Secondary). Discover more about the School of Science Psychology and Sport and our commitment to providing you with a high quality education using state of the art facilities coupled with exceptional learning experiences with dedicated staff.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
50
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.essa.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
063657D
Course coordinator:
<p>Emma Siesmaa</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 50 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<p>Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/courses/dfs0-federation-access-studies-fast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federation Access Studies (FAST)</a>.</p>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<p>Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.</p>
Applicants with work and life experience
Academic requirements
<p>Based on life experiences, commitment to the industry and understanding of course requirements. Applicants will need to submit a personal statement and CV detailing experience related to exercise and/or sport, what career they envisage from this degree, and other life experiences that add value to the application.</p>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Equivalent of Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, or equivalent.
Additional requirements
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements prior to enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p>
Essential requirements during enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> You’ll need to hold a valid Working with Children Check before starting professional placements in this course.
Essential requirements prior to graduation
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> You’ll need to hold a valid Working with Children Check before starting professional placements in this course.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 360 credit points comprising:
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credit points from
Core Units
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30
credit points from
Electives
Core Units
Complete exactly 330 credit points from the following:
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Title
Credit points
EXSCI1801
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 1
15
EXSCI1802
Foundations of Exercise Programming and Prescription
15
EXSCI1703
Motor Learning and Control
15
HEALT1705
Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour
15
EXSCI1803
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 2
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EXSCI1701
Introduction to Biomechanics
15
EXSCI1704
Principles of Research in Exercise Science
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HEALT1706
Health and Physical Activity Promotion
15
EXSCI2171
Exercise Physiology
15
EXSCI2172
Functional Human Anatomy
15
EXSCI2174
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 1
15
EXSEL2001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 1
15
EXSCI2008
Applied Biomechanics
15
HEALT2175
Nutrition for Health, Exercise and Performance
15
EXSCI2177
Advanced Motor Control and Learning
15
EXSCI2173
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
15
EXSCI3178
Inclusion Through The Lifespan
15
EXSCI3173
Injury Prevention and Management in Human Movement
15
EXSCI3179
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 2
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EXSEL3001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 2
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EXSCI3002
Physical Preparation for Sport
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EXSCI3177
Applied Exercise Science
15
Electives
Select exactly 30 points from Federation University.
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students who are enrolled in at least 45 credit points of a course within a particular semester, will be sent a Letter of Commendation at the end of each term in which they achieve a Distinction or better average (GPA of 6.0+) across the term enrolment</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in more than 50% of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result.</p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
Course structures give you the recommended sequence of units and guide your progression through a course. It's your responsibility to meet the course rules and confirm unit availability each year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Learn more about course structures and enrolment.</a>
Semester 1 Entry
Year 1
Semester 1
EXSCI1801
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 1
Core Units
15
EXSCI1802
Foundations of Exercise Programming and Prescription
Core Units
15
EXSCI1703
Motor Learning and Control
Core Units
15
HEALT1705
Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EXSCI1803
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 2
Core Units
15
EXSCI1701
Introduction to Biomechanics
Core Units
15
EXSCI1704
Principles of Research in Exercise Science
Core Units
15
HEALT1706
Health and Physical Activity Promotion
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
EXSCI2171
Exercise Physiology
Core Units
15
EXSCI2172
Functional Human Anatomy
Core Units
15
EXSCI2008
Applied Biomechanics
Core Units
15
EXSEL2001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 1
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EXSCI2174
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 1
Core Units
15
EXSCI2173
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Core Units
15
EXSCI3173
Injury Prevention and Management in Human Movement
Core Units
15
EXSCI2177
Advanced Motor Control and Learning
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 1
EXSCI3178
Inclusion Through The Lifespan
Core Units
15
HEALT2175
Nutrition for Health, Exercise and Performance
Core Units
15
EXSCI3179
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 2
Core Units
15
EXSEL3001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 2
Core Units
15
Semester 2
EXSCI3002
Physical Preparation for Sport
Core Units
15
EXSCI3177
Applied Exercise Science
Core Units
15
Electives
15
Electives
15
Semester 2 Entry
Year 1
Semester 2
EXSCI1803
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 2
Core Units
15
EXSCI1701
Introduction to Biomechanics
Core Units
15
EXSCI1704
Principles of Research in Exercise Science
Core Units
15
HEALT1706
Health and Physical Activity Promotion
Core Units
15
Semester 1
EXSCI1801
Anatomy & Physiology for Human Movement 1
Core Units
15
EXSCI1802
Foundations of Exercise Programming and Prescription
Core Units
15
EXSCI1703
Motor Learning and Control
Core Units
15
HEALT1705
Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 2
EXSCI2174
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 1
Core Units
15
EXSCI2173
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Core Units
15
EXSCI3173
Injury Prevention and Management in Human Movement
Core Units
15
EXSCI2177
Advanced Motor Control and Learning
Core Units
15
Semester 1
EXSCI2171
Exercise Physiology
Core Units
15
EXSCI2172
Functional Human Anatomy
Core Units
15
EXSCI2008
Applied Biomechanics
Core Units
15
EXSEL2001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 1
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 2
EXSCI3002
Physical Preparation for Sport
Core Units
15
EXSCI3177
Applied Exercise Science
Core Units
15
Electives
15
Electives
15
Semester 1
EXSCI3178
Inclusion Through The Lifespan
Core Units
15
HEALT2175
Nutrition for Health, Exercise and Performance
Core Units
15
EXSCI3179
Exercise Assessment, Programming & Delivery 2
Core Units
15
EXSEL3001
Work Integrated Learning for Exercise Science 2
Core Units
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Apply and integrate exercise and sport science knowledge and skills to enhance the health, fitness, well-being, and performance of individual clients, populations and service users.</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, innovation, decision-making and problem-solving with a person-centred approach across AES practices that are consistent with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Critically analyse, embrace and apply appropriate digital practices and technology.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Demonstrate a collaborative approach by engaging in interprofessional practice.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Apply evidence-based practice and critically evaluate, compile, and communicate the scientific rationale for professional decisions and service delivery.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Empower clients and service users through effective, safe, respectful and inclusive communication that is responsive to the diverse needs of all people.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Demonstrate accountability through a commitment to lifelong learning, integrity, professionalism and reflective practice.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Employ strategies to undertake research in the field of exercise and sport science to ensure the continued application of research into practice. </p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 250 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
50
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.essa.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
063657D
Course coordinator:
<p>Emma Siesmaa</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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