Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
2020 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2020 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science |
| Course Map | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020:
These course maps are for new Deakin College students commencing from Trimester 1 2020:
These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020:
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Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Cloud Campus | No |
| Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 045332G Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | H343 |
| Approval status | This 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
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Major sequences
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Details of major sequences
- Third party arrangements
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
Join the #1 sport science school in Australia by studying Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. The course provides an accredited pathway for you to be eligible to register and practise as an Accredited Exercise Scientist with the national accrediting body, Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). You’ll learn how to apply knowledge and skills in exercise and sport science to improve the performance, health and participation of individuals, athletes and teams.
Develop the skills to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science and allied fields, with a focus on the biological, sociological and behavioural bases of exercise and sport science. Learn in world-class facilities at our Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong and Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science building in Burwood. The course includes 220 hours of practical experience – more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria – meaning you’ll graduate job ready with an advantage.
Why not fulfil your potential in the world of exercise and sports science and graduate with a practical degree that lets you hit the ground running in the industry?
Our world-class facilities allow you to learn in elite environments. The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus’ Elite Sports Precinct supports the activities of a wide range of athletes, from the Geelong Cats AFL team, to the student-based Deakin Ducks Soccer Club – opening the door to outstanding placement opportunities for students. Our new specialised indoor exercise and sport science building at the Melbourne Burwood Campus features four levels of state-of-the-art sport science learning facilities, providing a broad range of hands-on learning experiences for students.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science is the first and longest-standing undergraduate course in Victoria. Develop the expertise to become a professional leader in exercise and sport science, studying the biology, technology, behaviour and best practices that underpin exercise and sport science. Tailor the course to your interests and career goals, choosing from the following majors:
- applied sport science
- disability and inclusion
- exercise physiology
- family, society and health
- health promotion
- physical activity and health
- psychology
- sport coaching
- sports nutrition
- strength and conditioning.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in work experience placements in a variety of environments such as:
- AFL/VFL football clubs
- Football Federation Victoria
- Tennis Australia
- WNBL clubs
- Cricket Victoria
- private strength and conditioning and high-performance centres (including Institutes of Sport)
- recreational gyms
- rehabilitation clinics.
All students participate in two industry-based practical experiences. In second year, students complete 80 hours of practical experience in Exercise Programming. The Exercise and Sports Science Practicum in final year offers a minimum 140 hours of practical experiences. These are a core feature of the course which, combined with one-on-one career mentoring by staff in particular units, set you apart from other graduates.
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 Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
All graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). Please refer to ESSA webpage for more information.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science students who have been awarded Recognition for Prior Learning for study below Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level-7 (e.g. non-university study undertaken via TAFE, Deakin College or within overseas qualifications that are not equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree (i.e. AQF-7) may not be eligible for immediate accreditation with ESSA. This does not mean that ESSA accreditation is not available to you. What it means is that to apply to become an AES you will need to do so through the non-ESSA Accredited Course application pathway.
For H343 graduates who have NOT received any Recognition for Prior Learning from study undertaken below AQF-7 (e.g. non-university study undertaken via TAFE, Deakin College or within overseas qualifications that are not equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree (i.e. AQF-7), please refer to the ESSA Accredited Course information application process.
ESSA has implemented a new English requirement for all individuals seeking initial accreditation or reinstating accreditation to show English language competence, please refer to this webpage for more information:
https://www.essa.org.au/Public/Professional_Standards/English_Language_Requirements.aspx
If you have any questions about this new requirement, please contact ESSA: 07 3171 3335 or emailinfo@essa.org.au
Career opportunities
As well as typical roles in the sport, exercise, coaching and fitness industry, you may pursue employment in sport science, sports administration, facility management, community health and wellness, or rehabilitation.
Upon graduating, you may find employment opportunities in:
- elite, professional sporting clubs
- local and state government agencies
- professional sporting bodies
- local and community sporting clubs
- hospital and rehabilitation clinics
- fitness and aquatic centres
- private health and recreation centres
- large organisations in corporate health.
After successfully completing the Bachelor of Exercise and SportScience, you may consider applying for further study to advance your career in the sport science industry. We offer:
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master of Applied Sport Science.
Participation requirements
The course contains compulsory practicum placements designed to meet the ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) professional standards.
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 and/or athletes registered with the Deakin Elite Athlete program.
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit that 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:
- H442 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
- H707 Master of Applied Sport Science
- H743 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Work-Integrated Learning
^Indicates compulsory practicum core unit students need to complete in this course - refer course structure.
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.
All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity and HSE010 Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).
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.
- Exercise Physiology - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Applied Sport Science - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Physical Activity and Health - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Sports Nutrition - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Sport Coaching - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Strength and Conditioning - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Psychology - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online). Individual units may not be available on every campus
- Nutrition - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
- Health Promotion - Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)
- Family, Society and Health - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
- Disability and Inclusion - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
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
Course structure
Core units
Level 1 - Trimester 1
| HAI010 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| HSE010 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points) |
| HBS109 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology * |
| HSE111 | Physical Activity and Exercise for Health |
| HSE113 | Human Growth, Development and Ageing for Exercise Scientists |
plus one elective unit (recommended from level 1)
Level 1 - Trimester 2
| HSE102 | Functional Human Anatomy |
| HSE103 | Essentials of Exercise Delivery |
| HSE104 | Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise and Sport |
plus one elective unit (recommended from level 1)
Level 2 - Trimester 1
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology * |
| HSE212 | Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation |
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming ^ |
plus one elective units (recommended from level 1 or level 2)
Level 2 - Trimester 2
| HSE202 | Biomechanics |
| HSE204 | Motor Learning and Development |
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology |
plus one elective unit (recommended from level 2 or level 3)
Level 3 - Trimester 1
| HSE312 | Exercise and Sports Science Practicum ^ |
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics |
plus two elective unit (recommended from level 2 or level 3)
Level 3 - Trimester 2
| HSE309 | Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise |
| HSE330 | Nutrition for Exercise Scientists |
plus two elective units (recommended from level 2 or level 3)
* Unit also available in Trimester 3
Course structure
Elective units
Exercise and Sport Science elective units
Electives are offered subject to availability of resources and quotas where applicable.
Level 1 - Trimester 1
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching |
Level 1 - Trimester 2
| HSE110 | Muscle Biology for Exercise Science |
| HSE112 | Pathways in the Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Industry |
Level 2 - Trimester 1
| HSE205 | Advanced Sport Coaching Theory and Practice |
Level 2 - Trimester 2
| HSE203 | Exercise Behaviour |
| HSN227 | Volunteering in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences |
Level 3 - Trimester 1
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism |
| HSE305 | Issues in Sport Coaching |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 |
| HSE313 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| HSE316 | Physical Activity and Population Health |
| HSE329 | Advanced Anatomy for Exercise Scientists |
Level 3 - Trimester 2
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 |
| HSE320 | Exercise in Health and Disease |
| HSE321 | Sport Coaching and Development Practicum ~ |
| HSE322 | Advanced Exercise Prescription |
| HSE331 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning |
| HSE332 | Global Perspectives in Physical Activity and Exercise for Health |
H718 Master of Dietetics Pre-Requisite units information
Students wishing to be eligible to enrol in postgraduate dietetics at Deakin should refer to the H718 Master of Dietetics Pre-requisite unit information
Work experience
Work Integrated Learning
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science features compulsory practical experience through work-based practicum, 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.
To meet the ESSA professional standards for accreditation, at least 80 hours of course practicum hours must demonstrate attainment of competency in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery.
The units comprising of the practical experience outlined above are HSE312 Exercise and Sports Science Practicum (140 hours) and HSE302 Exercise Programming (80 hours).
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
| HSE110 | Muscle Biology for Exercise Science |
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology |
| HSE208 | Integrated Human Physiology |
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism |
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance |
| HSE320 | Exercise in Health and Disease |
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.
Units
| HSE111 | Physical Activity and Exercise for Health |
| HSE112 | Pathways in the Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Industry |
| HSE212 | Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation |
| HSE213 | Children's Physical Activity and Sport |
| HSE316 | Physical Activity and Population Health |
| HSE332 | Global Perspectives in Physical Activity and Exercise for Health |
Details of major sequences
Psychology
Campus
Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online)
Unit set code
MJ-H000008
Overview
This sequence develops students’ understanding of a range of topics in psychology, which is the science concerned with unravelling questions about human behaviour and mental processes.
This six unit major is not intended for the purpose of registration as a psychologist
Units
To obtain the six unit major students must complete HPS111 and HPS121 plus:
- any two level 2 units from the psychology units list below.
- any two level 3 units from the psychology units list below.
Core units
| HPS111 | Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour |
| HPS121 | Psychology B: Individual and Social Development |
Plus two units from the list below:
| HPS201 | Psychology Research Methods (Introductory) |
| HPS202 | Child and Adolescent Development |
| HPS203 | The Human Mind |
| HPS204 | Human Social Behaviour |
| HPS206 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology |
Plus two units from the list below:
| HPS301 | Psychology Research Methods (Intermediate) |
| HPS302 | Pathways Through Adulthood |
| HPS304 | The Social Psychology of Relationships |
| HPS307 | Personality |
| HPS308 | Psychopathology |
| HPS310 | Brain, Biology and Behaviour |
| HPS395 | Cognitive Neuroscience |
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
| HSE103 | Essentials of Exercise Delivery |
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching * |
| HSE204 | Motor Learning and Development |
| HSE205 | Advanced Sport Coaching Theory and Practice * |
| HSE305 | Issues in Sport Coaching * |
| HSE321 | Sport Coaching and Development Practicum * |
* 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
| HSN101 | Foundations of Food, Nutrition and Health |
| HSN211 | Nutritional Physiology |
| HSN202 | Lifespan Nutrition |
| HSE303 | Exercise Metabolism |
| HSN305 | Assessing Food Intake and Activity |
| HSN307 | Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice |
Students who have previously completed HSN201 do not need to also complete HSN211
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.
Units
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching |
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming |
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance |
| HSE311 | Applied Sports Science 1 |
| HSE314 | Applied Sports Science 2 |
| HSE323 | Clinical and Sport Biomechanics |
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.
Units
| HSE103 | Essentials of Exercise Delivery |
| HSE105 | Principles of Sport Coaching |
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming |
| HSE304 | Physiology of Sport Performance |
| HSE329 | Advanced Anatomy for Exercise Scientists |
| HSE331 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning |
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.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
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.