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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)

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 an Australian 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 one of the following qualifications:

• Qualified for 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 a competitive TER;
• Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points;
• 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 an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma or above;
• Qualified for Special 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 have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• English Language Test (see Note 1)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    • Overall band score - 6.5
    • Reading and Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) equivalent;
• English Language Programs
  • Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program at the appropriate level
• Other qualifications
  • 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 commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2).

Note 1:  Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2:  The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

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.

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
Foundations of Health	HLTH 1029	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4,5, or 6)
Core
Group Dynamics	HLTH 1017	4.5	0.125
Sociology of Health and Physical Activity	HLTH 2009	4.5	0.125
and
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
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)
Biomechanics 100	HLTH 1003	4.5	0.125
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Stream/Optional Elective		4.5
Elective (see Note 4)		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 1027	4.5	0.125
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	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
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5	0.125
Physical Rehabilitation	HLTH 3028	4.5	0.125
Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3013	4.5	0.125
Exercise Biochemistry	HLTH 3020	4.5	0.125
Introductory Statistics	HLTH 5129	4.5	0.125
Evidence Based Practice 1	HLTH 1028	4.5	0.125
Evidence Based Practice 2	HLTH 2021	4.5	0.125
Human Anatomy 101	HLTH 1030	4.5	0.125
Human Anatomy 101 (Gross and Sectional)	HLTH 1026	4.5	0.125
Human Anatomy 101 (Lower Limb)	HLTH 1031	4.5	0.125
Nutrition Communication and Food Studies	FOSC 3014	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education Stream
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 1027	4.5	0.125
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
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
Human Physiology 2	HLTH 1012	4.5	0.125
Resistance Training	HLTH 3021	4.5	0.125
Exercise Prescription	HLTH 3011	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
Nutrition Communication and Food Studies	FOSC 3014	4.5	0.125
Field Study	HLTH 3009	4.5	0.125
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 1027	4.5	0.125
OPTIONAL ELECTIVES
Anthropometry and Body Image	HLTH 3016	4.5	0.125
Dance, Fitness and Training	HLTH 3006	4.5	0.125
Exercise Biochemistry	HLTH 3020	4.5	0.125

Rules

1. 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 an Australian police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.

Notes

1. 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, and students may be required to purchase course workbooks and manuals related to the field-based camps. 
2. Students may select stream/optional electives from any of the courses available within the four streams or from those listed as optional electives.
3. All electives may not be available each year but will be offered according to student demand.
4. The Elective is a free elective selected by the student. See undergraduate elective courses.

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