Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
316111
Health and Recreation
This course produces graduates with an understanding of the processes and mechanisms of human physical activity. Students focus on how physical activity enhances human performance in occupational, sport, exercise, and leisure sett […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$9450 (1st year contribution)
Start Date
James Cook University - Townsville
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time or 31/2 years Full time | 31/2 years full-time for mid-year entry.

Offer Rounds
Course outline

This course produces graduates with an understanding of the processes and mechanisms of human physical activity. Students focus on how physical activity enhances human performance in occupational, sport, exercise, and leisure settings. Foundation studies include anatomy, physiology and psychology, followed by applied and advanced studies in exercise physiology, sports medicine, functional anatomy, biomechanics, health promotion, sport and exercise nutrition, and sport and exercise psychology. Students have access to world-class technical, training and testing facilities, including our new state of the art JCU Sport Performance Hub. This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia. For current course information visit: jcu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-sport-and-exercise-science

Note

Students commencing studies mid-year will complete the course in 3.5 years.

Other requirements

Students must complete 140 hours of practical experience with sporting, professional and community bodies including institutes/academies of sport, hospitals, professional sporting clubs, defence forces, fitness centres, and other allied health services. Prior to taking professional placements, students must provide evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, MMR, varicellla, and pertussis, and current Provide First Aid and CPR certificates. A Suitability Card is required and an Australian Federal Police check may be required; refer to institution. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study
One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3 and 4, C)
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.50

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

72.10

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

74.50

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

61.90

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

65.90

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

11

Percentage of all students

35.5%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

14

Percentage of all students

45.2%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

31

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Community and corporate health and fitness, government agencies associated with sport, physical activity and health, sports academies, research.

Membership

Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

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