- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Sport and Movement Science
Major Learning Outcomes
- Illustrate a comprehensive and coherent knowledge in the principles and concepts associated with exercise science.
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise information.
- Indicate how exercise science knowledge and skills can be applied in professional practice and scholarship.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.
- Analyse recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100-Level | |||
| SCIE102 | International Perspectives in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
| Students who achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select Option A. All other students must select Option B. | |||
| Option A: | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| Option B: | |||
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM106 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties and Reactivity of Matter# | 6 | Summer |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Major, Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 18 | ||
| # CHEM106 does not count towards the 144cp required to complete this degree. | |||
| 200-Level | |||
| SCIE202 | Bioethical Challenges: A Global Perspective | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT251 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI222 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Major, Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 24 | ||
| 300-Level | |||
| MEDI320 | Motor Control and Dysfunction | 8 | Spring |
| MEDI313 | Cardiorespiratory Physiology | 8 | Spring |
| Plus additional subjects towards the Major, Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives. | 32 | ||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | ||
For students enrolled in the International Bachelor of Science (Honours) you are also required to complete the following 48 credit points to conclude the Honours year of the program.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400-Level | |||
| SCIE403 | International Bachelor of Science Honours Project | 36 | Annual |
| SCIE404 | Research Frontiers in Science | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus an additional subject towards the Minors and/or subjects as part of the General Electives | 6 | ||
| Total Credit Points for Honours Year | 48 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
Last reviewed: 18 November, 2014