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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 HSC Chemistry are encouraged to undertake the bridging course offered in February prior to commencing their studies.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.
Course Requirements
The Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) requires the successful completion of 144 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
PSYC101 Or PSYC121 |
Introduction to Behavioural Science Foundations of Psychology A |
Autumn Autumn |
6 6 |
SHS 110 |
Human Growth, Nutrition & Exercise |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 111 |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I |
Autumn |
6 |
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells & Organisms |
Spring |
6 |
CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure & Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 |
PSYC116 |
Psychology of Physical Activity & Health |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 112 |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II |
Spring |
6 |
Year 2 | |||
BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 |
MGMT102 Or SHS 230 |
Business Communications Contemporary Public Health Issues |
Autumn Autumn |
6 6 |
SHS 211 |
Control Mechanisms Physiology |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 222 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
Autumn |
6 |
SHS 220 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 221 |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 |
SHS 223 |
Clinical Biomechanics |
Spring |
6 |
STAT251 |
Fundamentals of Biostatistics |
Spring |
6 |
Year 3 | |||
SHS 321 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
8 |
EXSC320 |
Exercise Prescription |
Autumn |
16 |
SHS 320 |
Motor Control and Dysfunction |
Spring |
8 |
SHS 300 |
Research Topics |
Spring |
8 |
SHS 313 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology* |
Spring |
8 |
Or other approved subjects | |||
*must be taken if applying for Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation or Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
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 and Rehabilitation should seek yearly academic advice regarding subject selection.
Professional Recognition
Graduates may become full members of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA; formerly the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS)), although further study may be required to achieve professional accreditation.
Further Information
Dr Greg Peoples
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 5172
greg_peoples@uow.edu.au