Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
CSU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science prepares students for a rewarding career in the exercise and sports industry. Graduates will have an understanding of sport, exercise and physical activity. A specialisation in Sport Management is also available.
What will I learn?
CSU’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science offers a distinctive multidisciplinary program that integrates theoretical and practical components of physical activity from biological, behavioural, and social-cultural perspectives embraced within a community wellness philosophy. Students can elect to undertake a specialisation in Sport Management after one year of study.
The course prepares students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practise as professionals in the areas of sport, exercise, fitness and recreation areas with a focus on exercise and sport science, as well as providing a foundation for postgraduate studies. Students will develop a multifaceted understanding of sport, exercise and physical activity from biological, behavioural and socio-cultural perspectives, embedded within a community wellness philosophy.
Career opportunities
Trends indicate considerable growth in employment opportunities related to fitness, exercise rehabilitation, sports coaching and administration in government and funded bodies, as well as private sector organisations.
Find out where this course can take you
Workplace learning
This course provides opportunities for students to gain valuable industry experience with some subjects designed for professional practice placements and career management studies.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised by the peak international body, the National Strength and Condtionining Association (NSCA) in the USA. The NSCA Education Recognition Program prepares students to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), a professional industry standard credential recognised worldwide. Graduates are therefore well placed to gain employment around the world.
Recognition of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science as a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education is currently being reviewed.
Credit
Credit is available for successful completion of a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Fitness.
Additional admission requirements
Graduation requirements
To graduate with either CSU's Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science or the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management), students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).
For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design. Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines. Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students). Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject abstracts and in course materials.Academic expectations
Career opportunities
Are you ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where Exercise and Sport Science could take you:
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sport coaching, sports administration, strength and conditioning
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health promotion and fitness industries such as corporate or community fitness programming and personal training
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rehabilitation such as exercise prescription for chronic conditions
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preventive medicine (cardiac technician) and/or research
Latest facilities
The University provides a range of laboratory, exercise testing and sporting facilities. To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:
- exercise biochemistry laboratory
- biomechanics laboratory
- exercise physiology laboratory
- hydrostatic weighing facility
- climate control chamber
- new multipurpose gymnasium
- resistance training area
- aerobics / dance studio
- motor behaviour laboratory
- general science teaching laboratory
Workplace learning
Students are required to undertake 140 professional practice hours during this course where skills and knowledge can be demonstrated in a workplace environment.
National Criminal Record Check
Students may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration under the Child Protection Act 1998 as part of professional experience requirements. These checks are intended to identify people who might, because of convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, put students/clients' personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
As such, prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a criminal record clearance or complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration may limit practicum opportunities in some organisations and industries. Furthermore, criminal convictions involving violence or sexual offences may limit continued enrolment in a course and/or employment opportunities after completing the course.
If you have any queries regarding these matters, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Director.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Course structure
CORE SUBJECTS
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development & Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
EHR330 Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
1 x Unrestricted Elective
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management)
CORE SUBJECTS
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning and Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR333 Politics & Economics of Sport
EHR303 Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
EHR220 Sports Media 2
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
HRM210 Human Resource Management
MGT100 Organisations and Management
MKT110 Marketing and Society
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
SHMS Restricted Electives (Choose 2 from) :
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR219 Games, Sport & Contemporary Physical Activity
Business electives: Any 2 x 200/300 level business subjects
KEY SUBJECTS from 201430 for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sports Management) are:
- EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
- EHR128 Understanding Research
- EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
Enrolment pattern
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Session 1 Intake
Year 1
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Session 2
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Year 2
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development & Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
Session 2
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Year 3
Session 1
EHR330 Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Session 2
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
[ ] Unrestricted Elective
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Session 2 Intake
Year 1
Session 2
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Year 2
Session 2
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development & Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
Year 3
Session 2
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
[ ] Unrestricted Elective
Session 1
EHR330 Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Session 3 Intake
Year 1
Session 3
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Session 2
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Year 2
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development & Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
Session 2
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Year 3
Session 1
EHR330 Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Session 2
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
[ ] Unrestricted Elective
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management) – Session 1 Intake
Year 1
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Session 2
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning and Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Year 2
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
MGT100 Organisations and Management
Session 2
HRM210 Human Resource Management
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR333 Politics & Economics of Sport
EHR303 Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Year 3
Session 1
EHR220 Sports Media 2
MKT110 Marketing and Society
Plus one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
OR
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
OR
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Session 2
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
Plus any two (2) Level 2 or 3 Business subject
Plus one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
OR
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
OR
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
OR
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
OR
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
OR
EHR219 Games, Sport & Contemporary Physical Activity
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management) – Session 2 Intake
Year 1
Session 2
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning and Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Year 2
Session 2
HRM210 Human Resource Management
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR303 Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity
MKT110 Marketing and Society
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
MGT100 Organisations and Management
Year 3
Session 2
EHR333 Politics & Economics of Sport
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
Plus any one (1) Level 2 or 3 Business subject
Plus one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
OR
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
OR
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
OR
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
OR
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
Session 1
EHR220 Sports Media 2
Plus any one (1) Level 2 or 3 Business subject
Plus one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
OR
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
OR
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management) – Session 3 Intake
Year 1
Session 3
EHR128 Understanding Research
EHR109 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Behaviour
Session 1
EHR101 Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement
EHR119 Anatomy & Physiology 1
IKC101 Indigenous Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Session 2
EHR120 Anatomy & Physiology 2
EHR221 Conditioning and Physical Activity
EHR129 Contemporary Perspectives of Health
Year 2
Session 1
EHR202 Human Exercise Physiology
EHR225 Growth, Motor Development and Ageing
EHR327 Indigenous People: Sport, Identity and Culture
MGT100 Organisations and Management
Session 2
HRM210 Human Resource Management
EHR218 Biomechanics
EHR333 Politics & Economics of Sport
EHR303 Contemporary Issues in Physical Activity
Session 3
EHR320 Work Integrated Learning Project
Year 3
Session 1
EHR220 Sports Media 2
MKT110 Marketing and Society
Pluse one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR211 Functional Anatomy & Human Performance
OR
EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance
OR
EHR329 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Session 2
EHR328 Ethics in Sport
Plus any two (2) Level 2 or 3 Business subjects
Plus one (1) Restricted Elective from either:
EHR226 Exercise Testing & Prescription
OR
EHR214 Skill Acquisition
OR
EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise
OR
EHR331 Exercise, Health & Disease
OR
EHR311 Advanced Human Exercise Physiology
OR
EHR219 Games, Sport & Contemporary Physical Activity
Special admission requirements
Literacy requirement
To be successful at studies within certain courses, students must be highly competent in spoken and written English literacy. All students who do not have this level of competence in spoken and written English will be required to independently organise some form of coaching in English literacy, such as a short TAFE course or other form of tuition to improve their skills. Students will be advised of their options by the Head of School from the campus where they are enrolled.
If, after an agreed period of study in English literacy, a student's English literacy standard has not improved, the appropriate Head of School will provide further advice with regard to alternative career options.
Admission requirements
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
- previous studies, and
- other attainments and experience.
Previous studies
Previous studies include:
- the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
- the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
- a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
- an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
- completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
English language proficiency
The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.
Attainment and experience
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
- voluntary or paid work experience;
- performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
- participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
- completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
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Session 1; Session 2
Australian and New Zealand students
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Full-time on campus study commencing in Session 1 or Session 2
Admission code: 213257
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Admission code: On campus - KEF
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Admission code: IEES
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Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help with the student visa application process.
More information:
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Special admission requirements
Literacy requirement
To be successful at studies within certain courses, students must be highly competent in spoken and written English literacy. All students who do not have this level of competence in spoken and written English will be required to independently organise some form of coaching in English literacy, such as a short TAFE course or other form of tuition to improve their skills. Students will be advised of their options by the Head of School from the campus where they are enrolled.
If, after an agreed period of study in English literacy, a student's English literacy standard has not improved, the appropriate Head of School will provide further advice with regard to alternative career options.
Admission requirements
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
- previous studies, and
- other attainments and experience.
Previous studies
Previous studies include:
- the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
- the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
- a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
- a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited post-secondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
- an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
- completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
English language proficiency
The University has minimum requirements for English language proficiency prior to entry to our courses. Some courses also have a requirement for a higher entry or exit level of English proficiency. More information on English language requirements.
Attainment and experience
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
- voluntary or paid work experience;
- performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
- participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
- completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
Internet access
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
international-oncampus
Apply now
This course is available to commence study in
Session 1; Session 2
Australian and New Zealand students
Apply through UAC
Full-time on campus study commencing in Session 1 or Session 2
Admission code: 213257
Apply online
Admission code: On campus - KEF
International Students
Apply online
Admission code: IEES
Recruitment agent
Contact a Recruitment agent in your country who can answer your questions about CSU as well as help with the student visa application process.
More information:
Consider also:
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