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Exercise Science

UAC Code 757642

Overview

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. It is strongly recommended that 2 units of Year 12 Chemistry are taken. Students who do not have Yr 12 Chemistry are strongly advised to take the Chemistry Bridging Course offered at UOW in February each year prior to commencing 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 course structure and recommended subject progression table below.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

CHEM101

Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry

Autumn

6

PSYC101

Introduction to Behavioural Science

Autumn

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

Business Communications

Autumn

6

Or

      

SHS 230

Contemporary Public Health Issues

Autumn

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

Select two 8 credit point electives which can be any subject approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended subjects are:

Spring

16

SHS300

Research Topics*

Spring

8

SHS310

Regional Anatomy

Spring

8

SHS312

Advanced pathophysiology

Spring

8

SHS313

Cardiorespiratory physiology

Spring

8

Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator

*must be taken if student intends to applying for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Note that this degree has 140 hours of compulsory practicum experience, which must be completed over the three years of the course.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Students intending to apply for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology should seek academic advice regarding subject selection.

Honours

Successful completion of the BSc(Exercise Science) with a credit grade average enables students to apply for entry to the BSc (Honours) course (UOW Course Code 748). Prospective applicants should consult the School Honours Coordinator to register their interest and become involved in the supervisor and topic selection process. For course requirements see Honours entry under Bachelor of Science (UOW Course code 749).

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) has been accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, students are eligible to become an Exercise Scientist.