Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2018 course information
Award granted Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Course Map

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CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud CampusNo
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code045332G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Deakin course codeH343
Approval statusThis course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

This course structure is for students commencing Trimester 1 2018 onwards. Students who commenced their course in or before 2017, please go to the 2017 course handbook entry

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is nationally recognised and the field-leading degree of its type in Victoria. The major focus of the course and your learning is to improve performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams through training, coaching and advice.

You will develop the expertise to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, and have the opportunity to study the biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport science.

Depending on your career aspirations and areas of interest, you could choose to focus your study in specialised streams such as coaching, exercise physiology, health promotion, sports nutrition, psychology, or physical activity and health.

This is the first and longest standing undergraduate course in Victoria with an accredited pathway to directly facilitate your capacity to register and practice as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with the peak national accrediting body, Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and on-line interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Professional recognition

Exercise and Sport Science Australia

The Burwood (Melbourne) campus was the first to achieve ESSA accreditation status in Victoria and recognises our long standing commitment to quality standards in education and curriculum delivery, while this accreditation was additionally awarded for the Waurn Ponds campus in 2015.
 
From 2018, a restructure and redevelopment of aspects of this course to meet the new ESSA national standards will see all graduates being eligible to apply for accreditation with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).

H343 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students who have been awarded Credit for Prior Learning for non-university studies (such as credit for prior learning obtained via TAFE study or Deakin College or overseas qualifications which are not equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree) please note that you may not be eligible for immediate registration with ESSA. This does not mean that ESSA registration is not available to you. What it means is that registration is not automatically granted as a Deakin graduate from the H343 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science course.

You can still apply to ESSA for membership but you will need to apply on your own directly to ESSA when you have completed your course. Application details can be found on the ESSA website, and you will be required to complete the non-NUCAP form. In the application you will need to demonstrate that you have met the exercise science knowledge and skills requirements.

 

Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness

Students may wish to avail of the opportunity to gain a Certificate III and Certificate IV in Fitness during their studies. This may be achieved after completing units aligned with the national fitness qualifications training package in addition to some further study with an external registered training organisation. Interested students should contact the Course Team for more information and advice by emailing ESS-director@deakin.edu.au.

The certificate III in Fitness permits the ability to work as an Exercise Instructor for group or gym programs, while the certificate IV in Fitness permits the ability to work as a personal trainer. Therefore, these qualifications may enhance opportunity for employment and further industry experience to complement your degree and CV upon graduation.

Career opportunities

As well as traditional roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industry, you may pursue employment in sports administration, facility management, community health and wellness, rehabilitation or sport science. Other employment opportunities include local and state government agencies, professional sporting bodies, hospital and rehabilitation clinics, fitness and aquatic centres, private health and recreation centres, or large business organisations. The degree is also a common pathway to postgraduate study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, physiotherapy and research. Please refer to our School’s Careers website for more information.

Participation requirements

The course contains compulsory placements comprising a minimum of 140 hours.

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Upon achievement of the prerequisite requirements, placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks listed here.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. Refer the relevant unit guide.

Pathways

This course can be a pathway to:

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities

Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and well-developed theoretical and technical knowledge within the broad disciplines of exercise and sport science.

Communication

Demonstrate clear and accurate communication using a range of modes to select and deliver relevant information.

Digital Literacy

Use a range of digital tools within exercise and sport science environments to accurately and efficiently locate, evaluate, and disseminate information, including the collection and analysis of data.

Critical thinking

Use information from multiple sources of evidence to inform decision making applied to exercise and sport science.

Problem Solving

Independently deconstruct a range of real world and complex problems within exercise and sport science environments to formulate, execute and evaluate possible solutions.

Self-management

Demonstrate the capacity to learn and work independently, taking personal responsibility for actions and outcomes commensurate with priorities and timeframes established both personally and by others.

Teamwork

Consistently demonstrate professional behaviours while making effective contributions across a range of roles when undertaking collaborative work within intra- and inter-disciplinary teams.

Global Citizenship

Practise ethical and professional behaviours with an awareness of, and sensitivity to, diverse global and local perspectives in exercise and sport science.

 

Course rules

Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2018 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2018 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer

To complete the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects'). Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester and usually undertaken two trimesters each year.

The course comprises 24 credit points which includes 16 core units (these are compulsory and 8 elective units (you can choose which ones to study). No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1 and at least 6 credit points must be taken at level 3.

Also, you can select elective units to form a major sequence. Majors can be selected from within the Faculty of Health or any other Faculty, subject to availability and pre-requisites. Majors may include applied sport science, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, sport coaching, nutrition, physical activity and health, health promotion, management, sports nutrition, marketing, languages or media.

Campus mode Burwood (Melbourne) units only available to Burwood (Melbourne) based students.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

Students can choose to undertake majors from other courses as long as they can fit the major into their course structure and the majors are available for you to undertake.

Please ensure you discuss your request with your Course Adviser to ensure you are still meeting your course rules

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Course structure

Core units

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Course structure

Elective units

Exercise and Sport Science elective units

Electives are offered subject to availability of resources and quotas where applicable.

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Work experience

Work Integrated Learning

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science features a minimum 140 hours of practical experience in an exercise and sport science work practicum in third year, so you can start your career before you graduate with hands-on work placement experience.

You have the opportunity to undertake hands-on experience in a variety of sporting, exercise or health environments. These may vary from local, state or national sporting organisations and professional sporting clubs; state and national institutes of sport; as well as health, fitness and exercise physiology rehabilitation providers. The roles can involve coaching, sport science, sports administration, sport management, exercise physiology and fitness, while many graduates have been offered subsequent employment based on their excellent practicum/fieldwork performance.

Details of major sequences

Exercise Physiology

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000029

Overview

Graduates from the Exercise Physiology major will have an in-depth understanding of human physiology applied to exercise, the adaptations following exercise training and how they relate to enhanced sporting performance, improved health and prevention of chronic disease.

Students will develop the skills to monitor and interpret physiological responses during exercise, and develop job ready skills by gaining hands-on, practical experience utilising a range of laboratory techniques. Exercise Physiology is a fundamental discipline for sport and exercise science and complements interests in other Exercise and Sport Science major sequences. Common career pathways for graduates include exercise and sport science roles in sporting clubs and organisations, health and fitness clubs, and rehabilitation centres. The knowledge and skills gained in this major are also relevant for further postgraduate study such as honours and higher degree by research programs, Deakin’s Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and other clinical career pathways.

Major structure applies to students commencing this major in 2018 onwards. Students that commenced this major before 2018 should refer to previous handbook entries

Units

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Details of major sequences

Strength and Conditioning

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000039

Overview

The Strength and Conditioning major sequence will develop the theoretical knowledge and technical competencies required to develop and deliver evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for a range of individuals including the general population, those with specific needs, and athletic populations.

Disciplines of study include Sports Coaching, Exercise Prescription and Programming, Sports Physiology and Advanced Anatomy. Additional skills and competencies developed allow strong articulation into further study opportunities such as Master of Applied Sport Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology and other external post-graduate courses such as Medicine or Physiotherapy. Career pathways in Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Physiology are all enhanced through the completion of this major sequence.

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Details of major sequences

Applied Sport Science

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000038

Overview

In the Applied Sport Science major, students will learn to apply scientific thinking and methods to solve problems and generate insights in sport. This major is suitable for those who aspire to work as sport scientists in real sporting settings (e.g., community sport, junior sport, and high performance sport).

Completing this sequence will help students prepare to apply for postgraduate sport science scholarships and internships, such as those offered by the AIS, VIS, and AFL clubs. The sequence also provides a platform for progression to postgraduate study options, such as Deakin’s Master of Applied Sport Science, Honours and other research opportunities.

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Details of major sequences

The following are suggested major sequences in Exercise and Sport Science.

Details of major sequences

Physical Activity and Health

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000023

Overview

Students undertaking this major will develop an in-depth understanding of current research evidence relating to physical activity and sedentary behaviour and how it relates to the health of the community, populations and individuals.

They will be equipped with the knowledge and critical awareness of how research informs current physical activity recommendations, policy and practice. Students will develop the skills required to monitor and assess physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to current policy. Students will gain practical experience developing programs to improve participation in physical activity and /or reduce sedentary behaviour and evaluation of program effectiveness. Students will also advance a wide range of transferrable graduate employment skills including: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities (used as a basis for many of the other major sequences students may select), Communication (used extensively for health promotion), Interpretive and analytical thinking, Project development and implementation, Team building, and Evaluation.

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Details of major sequences

Sport Coaching

Campus

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000011 - Major

MN-H000011 - Minor

Overview

The coaching major develops leadership skills for sports coaching and instruction. It is underpinned by sports science, pedagogy, personal development, and practical real world coaching experience.

The emphasis is on development of essential skills employers value including planning, organisation, presentation, evaluation, and problem solving. The coaching major has been developed with national sporting organisations, elite coaches, and expert academics to provide the latest in innovative coaching theory and practice. This major provides a necessary skill set for those considering a career where skills in coaching, instruction, or teaching are an essential component.

Units

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* Units required for Minor sequence

This minor sequence is available only to courses who offer a minor sequence in their course. H343 Bachelor of  Exercise and Sport Sciences and H315 Bachelor of Nutrition Science courses do not offer a minor sequence in the course.

 

Details of major sequences

Sports Nutrition

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Unit set code

MJ-H000028

Units

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Other course information

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Third party arrangements

Nature of third party arrangements

Deakin College offers a subset of 1st year subjects of the degree as part of the Diploma of Health Sciences. Students who complete the program with a WAM of at least 50, can gain entry into H343, with credit for core and other units already completed, enabling them to enter at 2nd year level of the degree.

Quality assurance arrangements

The units offered by Deakin College are those offered as part of the H343. Quality assurance is as for the rest of H343.

Other learning experiences

Students have the opportunity to undertake elective units and major sequences that include units in Volunteering and a Study Tour unit, while opportunities for Study Abroad exist across the course.

Research and research-related study

Components of research and research-related study may be embedded across a number of units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.