Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences

Exercise Science

UAC Code 757642

The Exercise Science major allows students to explore in-depth the area of exercise science through the study of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion, and the effect of exercise, injury, and disease on human performance in sport, industry, and in daily living. Graduates are trained to utilise exercise as an intervention to maintain health and fitness in healthy individuals.

Assumed Knowledge

Domestic school leavers are assumed to have completed at least 2 units of English at HSC level and 4 units of Science and/or Maths. Students without Chemistry are encouraged to undertake a bridging course prior to commencing their studies.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.

Major Study

The Exercise Science Major consists of 144 credit points, as outlined in the course structure below.

Double Majors

Students may undertake double majors in:

Professional Recognition

Graduates may become full members of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS), although further study may be required to achieve professional accreditation.

Credit Towards Other Courses

This degree allows subjects to be chosen so that it represents the first 3 years of the 4-year professional Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation degree. Students intending to apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation should seek yearly academic advice regarding subject selection.

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

BMS 101

Systemic Anatomy

Autumn

6

BMS 103

Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise

Autumn

6

CHEM101

Chemistry 1A

Autumn

6

PSYC101

Introduction to Behavioural Science

Autumn

6

BMS 112

Human Physiology: Principles and Systems

Spring

6

BIOL103

Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Spring

6

CHEM102

Chemistry 1B

Spring

6

STAT151

Introduction to the Concepts and Practice of Statistics

Spring

6

Year 2

BMS 202

Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms

Autumn

6

BMS 211

Foundations of Biomechanics

Autumn

6

BIOL213

Principles of Biochemistry

Autumn

6

PSYC216

Psychology of Physical Activity

Autumn

6

BMS 203

Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy

Spring

6

BMS 204

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Spring

6

BMS 242

Exercise Physiology

Spring

6

Plus a further 6 cp from

BIOL214

The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism

Spring

6

MGMT102

Business Communications

Autumn

6

POP 101

Population Health - Current Health Issues and their Determinants

Autumn

6

POP 220

Mass Media and Population Health

Not on offer in 2009

6

Year 3

BEXS351

Exercise Prescription 1: Strength and Conditioning

Spring

8

BMS 342

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Autumn

8

BEXS352

Exercise Prescription 2: Aerobic Fitness

Autumn

8

Plus a further 24 cp from:

BMS 354

Practicum in Exercise Science#

Annual

8

BMS 302

Research Topics

Autumn/Spring

8

BMS 344

Cardiorespiratory Physiology

Autumn

8

BMS 352

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Autumn

8

BEXS403

Ergonomics in Practice

Autumn

8

BMS 300

Anatomy II Regional Anatomy

Spring

8

BMS 303

Research Topics in Exercise Science

Autumn

8

BMS 341

Clinical Biomechanics

Spring

8

BMS 345

Advanced Topics in Pathophysiology

Spring

8

BMS 346

Motor Control and Dysfunction

Spring

8

Or other approved subjects

# Pre-requisite: BMS203, BMS242. This subject is for BSc (Exercise Science) and BSc (Exercise Science and Nutrition) students only.

Further Information

Dr Greg Peoples
Undergraduate Exercise Science Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5172
greg_peoples@uow.edu.au