Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Health Sciences | School of Health Sciences

Program Code: IBHT

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 414231

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 80.65 (Internal)

Home Campus: City East

Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Program director/s

Associate Professor Annette Raynor (IBHT - Human Movement and Health Studies)

Your Program Orientation (for commencing students only)

Police Checks
All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.

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Aim

To provide graduates to satisfy the growing needs of health and fitness centres, sporting organisations, sports performance laboratories, and community health and rehabilitation settings, and to develop quality undergraduate students who may wish to complete their studies with an Honours and/or postgraduate program.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

qualified for the SACE; and
recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
obtained an achievement score of 10 or better; and
obtained a competitive TER.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have:

completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
completed a recognised TAFE Diploma, Advanced Diploma in a related area;
completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
qualified for Special/Mature Age Entry;
completed the Health Sciences stream of the UniSA Foundation Studies program.

English language entry requirements
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is an official language as determined by the University.

Content/structure

This program is structured around a core of required courses (totalling 45 units) and elective courses (totalling 63 units). The degree requires completion of courses comprising 108 units. Within the program students may elect to complete a stream of study in one of four major areas: Exercise and Sport Science, Health and Physical Education, Health Promotion or Outdoor Education.

Professional Recognition

While enrolled in this program, students will be eligible for Student Membership of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) and may qualify for full membership on completion of their degree, subject to the completion of electives in the Exercise and Sport Science pathway. Students may also receive qualifications from the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) - (Level 1 and 2); Australian Sports Commission (ASC) - Coaching Principles Level 2; Bushwalking Leadership - Basic Skills; Canoe Australia - Basic Skills; Yachting Australia - Level 2 Sailing; or registration as a Workcover provider, depending on their chosen electives.

Honours

Students obtaining a credit level average or higher may be accepted into an Honours program in accordance with the current policy, and then proceed to postgraduate research degrees.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 18,375 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1,2, or 3)
Core
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5	0.125
Human Physiology 1	HLTH 1011	4.5	0.125
Skill Acquisition	HLTH 1010	4.5	0.125
Health Perspectives	HLTH 1016	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4,5, or 6)
Core
Group Dynamics	HLTH 1017	4.5	0.125
Biomechanics 100	HLTH 1003	4.5	0.125
Sociology of Health and Physical Activity	HLTH 2009	4.5	0.125
and
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1,2, or 3)
Core
Exercise Physiology 1	HLTH 2006	4.5	0.125
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5	0.125
and
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4,5, or 6)
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1,2, or 3)
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4,5, or 6)
Core
Lifespan Growth and Development	HLTH 2020	4.5	0.125
and
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5

STREAM ELECTIVES
Exercise and Sport Science Stream
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 3032
Exercise Physiology 2	HLTH 2005	4.5	0.125
Applied Biomechanics	HLTH 3019	4.5	0.125
Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3014	4.5	0.125
Motor Control	HLTH 2008	4.5	0.125
Field Study	HLTH 3009	4.5	0.125
Resistance Training: Physiology and Programming New title from 2010: Resistance Training	HLTH 3021	4.5	0.125
Exercise Prescription	HLTH 3011	4.5	0.125
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management	HLTH 3001	4.5	0.125
Human Physiology 2	HLTH 1012	4.5	0.125
Applied Exercise Physiology	HLTH 3018	4.5	0.125
Introductory Psychology 100	BEHL 1005	4.5	0.125
Statistics and Research Methods	MATH 1034	4.5	0.125
Optional Elective 1		4.5
Health and Physical Education Stream
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 3032
Dance as Education and Recreation	HLTH 2012	4.5	0.125
Game Theory, Practice and Participation	HLTH 1021	4.5	0.125
Fitness and Lifestyle Management	HLTH 1013	4.5	0.125
Health Risks and Relationship Education	HLTH 2013	4.5	0.125
Sport Analysis	HLTH 3043	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 3029	4.5	0.125
Optional Elective 1		4.5
Optional Elective 2		4.5
Optional Elective 3		4.5
Optional Elective 4		4.5
Optional Elective 5		4.5
Optional Elective 6		4.5
Optional Elective 7		4.5
Health Promotion Stream
Fitness and Lifestyle Management	HLTH 1013	4.5	0.125
Managing Health and Well-being Projects	HLTH 3042	4.5	0.125
Exercise Prescription	HLTH 3011	4.5	0.125
Food and Society	FOSC 3010	4.5	0.125
Men's Health Issues	HLTH 3027	4.5	0.125
Health Promotion	HLTH 3026	4.5	0.125
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management	HLTH 3001	4.5	0.125
Optional Elective 1		4.5
Optional Elective 2		4.5
Optional Elective 3		4.5
Optional Elective 4		4.5
Optional Elective 5		4.5
Outdoor Education Stream
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 3029	4.5	0.125
Wilderness and Adventure Education	HLTH 3022	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Adventure Therapy	HLTH 1023	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Outdoor Studies	HLTH 1024	4.5	0.125
Alpine Journeys	HLTH 2014	4.5	0.125
Aquatic Journeys	HLTH 2015	4.5	0.125
Mountain Journeys	HLTH 2016	4.5	0.125
Outdoor Leadership - Philosophy and Issues	HLTH 2017	4.5	0.125
Outdoor Leadership - Praxis	HLTH 2018	4.5	0.125
Field Study	HLTH 3009	4.5	0.125
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 3032
Optional Elective 1		4.5
Optional Elective 2		4.5
Optional Elective 3		4.5
Optional Elective 4		4.5
Optional Elective 5		4.5
Optional Elective 6		4.5
Optional Elective 7		4.5

OPTIONAL ELECTIVES
Anthropometry and Body Image	HLTH 3016	4.5	0.125
Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3013	4.5	0.125
Dance, Fitness and Training	HLTH 3006	4.5	0.125
Directed Study 1A	HLTH 3007	4.5	0.125
Directed Study 2A	HLTH 3008	4.5	0.125
Exercise Biochemistry	HLTH 3020	4.5	0.125
Field Study	HLTH 3009	4.5	0.125
Human Physiology 2	HLTH 1012	4.5	0.125
Philosophy of Human Movement	HLTH 3034	4.5	0.125
Physical Rehabilitation	HLTH 3028	4.5	0.125
Sociology of Sport	HLTH 1014	4.5	0.125
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5	0.125

Rules

Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.

Notes

There may be additional fees depending on the choice of elective courses throughout the degree. For example, some outdoor education electives involve field-based camps which involve a cost of approximately $100-$800 per camp. In addition, students may be required to purchase course workbooks and manuals.
All electives may not be available each year but will be offered according to student demand.

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