Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) with Honours
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 71209 |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | Candidates will normally be required to have an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the third year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. A minimum of a pass grade in a basic statistics subject is also required. |
Additional selection requirements | By invitation of Director of the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure | |
Additional course rules | Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Level 2
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning (SP6)
SP2101:03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures
Level 3
SP3006:03 Sports Medicine
SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1
SP3008:03 Sport and Exercise Science Practice
SP3012:03 Clinical Exercise Physiology Independent Study (Honours) Part 1 of 2
SP3004:03 Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP3005:03 Advanced Biomechanics
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3013:03 Clinical Exercise Physiology Independent Study (Honours) Part 2 of 2
Level 4
SP4011:03 Honours Thesis and Presentation Part 1 of 2
SP4104:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2 - Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular/Neurological
SP4203:03 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1 - Cardiovascular and Metabolic (Honours
SP4012:03 Honours Thesis and Presentation Part 2 of 2
SP4108:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1 - Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular/Neurological
SP4209:03 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 2 - Cardiovascular and Metabolic (Honours)
Options
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
or
Select any level 1 subject
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified BU, HS and SP subjects:
BU1011:03 Business, Leisure and Society
BU2005:03 Entrepreneurship
BU2007:03 Project Management
HS1003:03 Lifespan Development for Health A
HS2401:03 Rural and Remote Primary and Public Health Care
SP2102:03 Analytical Procedures in Clinical Exercise Physiology
or
Any level 1 or 2 subject
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements e.g. Suitability to Work with Children Card can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . Candidates may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Not permitted in any subjects taught by Institute of Sport and Exercise Science Maximum of 24 credit points of other subjects permitted at PC grade |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | In-course honours available |
Eligibility | Candidates will normally be required to have an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the third year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. A minimum of a pass grade in a basic statistics subject is also required. |