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Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course and stream title

SH088

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

SH054

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) (Honours)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time only.

3 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 144 credit points of units of study comprising:
(a)
120 credit points of core units; and
(b)
24 credit points of elective units, following the rules specified in the table listed in the Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook.

5 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an additional year of full-time study, after the completion of the pass degree. Part-time study is permitted if the head of department/ discipline/ program coordinator is satisfied the candidate cannot undertake full-time study.
(2)
To qualify for admission to the Honours Year a student must:
(a)
have qualified for, or been awarded, the pass degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), or an equivalent qualification;
(b)
have a WAM of at least 65 in that course; and
(c)
have the permission of the relevant head of department/ discipline/ program coordinator.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete 48 credit points of honours units of study from the Honours pathway section of the Exercise and Sport Science Table, as prescribed by the head of department/ discipline/ program coordinator.

6 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Course structure
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Pass

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH088: Pass course; full-time, 3 years

Year 1

Semester 1
BACH1161
Introductory Behavioural Health Sciences
6    N BACH1132, BACH1134, HSBH1003
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOS1167
Human Cell Biology
6    A Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry Bridging Course - CS208 (in February).
N BIOS1126, BIOS1130, BIOS1156, BIOS1161, HSBM1001
Semester 1
BIOS1168
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy A
6    N BIOS1136, BIOS1159, BIOS5090
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS1018
Biomechanics of Human Movement
6    A HSC mathematics
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS1169
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy B
6    P BIOS1136 or BIOS1168 or BIOS1159
N BIOS1139, BIOS1144, BIOS1160
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOS1170
Body Systems: Structure and Function
6    A BIOS1167 Human Cell Biology or any Junior Biology unit of study
N BIOS1127, BIOS1133, BIOS2098, BIOS2099
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS1029
Muscle Mechanics and Training
6      Semester 2
EXSS1032
Fundamentals of Exercise Science
6      Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2

Semester 1
BIOS1171
Neuroscience
6    N BIOS1137, BIOS2103
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS2018
Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
6    P EXSS1018
Semester 1
EXSS2028
Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry
6    A BIOS1167, EXSS1032
N EXSS2017, EXSS2019
Semester 1
HSBH1007
Health Science and Research
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
EXSS2021
Nutrition, Health and Performance
6    P EXSS2028
Semester 2
EXSS2022
Exercise Physiology-Training Adaptations
6    P EXSS2028
Semester 2
EXSS2026
Growth, Development and Ageing
6      Semester 2
EXSS3023
Exercise Testing and Prescription
6    A EXSS2027 or EXSS2028
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 3

Semester 1
EXSS2025
Motor Control and Learning
6    A BIOS1171
Semester 1
Semester 2
EXSS3024
Exercise, Health and Disease
6    A EXSS3023 and either EXSS2022 or EXSS2027
Semester 1
EXSS3045
Professional Practice
6    P EXSS1032
Semester 1
and
Choose an elective from the list below. The offering of any one of these elective units of study will depend on sufficient student demand and staff availability. Subject to approval of the relevant head of academic unit, elective units of study may be taken from within or outside the Faculty.
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
EXSS3049
Sport and Exercise Psychology
6    P BACH1161
Semester 2
Three Electives [18] (see electives list below)
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Exercise and Sport Science Electives

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Notes
The offering of any one of these elective units of study below will depend on sufficient student demand. Subject to approval of relevant head of academic unit, elective units of study may be taken from within or outside the Faculty. Please choose one elective for semester 1. Choose three electives for semester 2.
Semester 1
EXSS3037
Exercise Pharmacology and Immunology
6    P BIOS1170 and EXSS2028
Semester 1
EXSS3044
Biomechanics of Sports Techniques
6    P EXSS1018
Semester 1
HIMT4057
Health Informatics for the Professional
6      Semester 1
HSBH3012
FHS Abroad
6    P Successful completion of all 1st year units in an undergraduate FHS degree

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HSBH3014
Workplace Injury Prevention/Management
6    A Functional anatomy
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOS3065
Anatomical Analysis of Exercise
6    P one of (BIOS1136, BIOS1159, BIOS1168) and, one of (BIOS1139, BIOS1144, BIOS1160, BIOS1169)


Preference will be given to students who have achieved graded passes in prerequisite units of study
Semester 2
EXSS3027
Exercise and Rehabilitation
6    A Either both EXSS2028 and EXSS2022 or EXSS2027
P EXSS3024
Semester 2
EXSS3040
Physiological Testing and Training
6    P EXSS2022
Semester 2
EXSS3041
Management, Marketing and the Law
6      Semester 2
EXSS3051
Projects in Exercise and Sport Science
6    A BIOS1168, BIOS1169, EXSS1018, EXSS1032, EXSS2022, EXSS2025, EXSS2028
P HSBH1007


Available as a elective to 3rd year students in Exercise and Sports Science and Bachelor of Health Sciences courses
Semester 2
HSBH3012
FHS Abroad
6    P Successful completion of all 1st year units in an undergraduate FHS degree

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 3 Semester 1 only
EXSS4009
Clinical Exercise Practice
6      Semester 1

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Honours

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH054: Honours program; full-time, 4 years

Years 1 to 3

As per Pass course

Year 4

Semester 1
BHSC4005
Honours Thesis A
24   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BHSC4006
Honours Thesis B
24    P BHSC4005

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS