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 |
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SH088 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) |
SH054 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) (Honours) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
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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:
(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.
(a)
have qualified for, or been awarded, the pass degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), or an equivalent qualification;
(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
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) Pass
Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Course code SH088: Pass course; full-time, 3 years | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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EXSS1032 Fundamentals of Exercise Science |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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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 |
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SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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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 |
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EXSS3023 Exercise Testing and Prescription |
6 | A EXSS2027 or EXSS2028 |
Semester 2 |
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Notes |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Course code SH054: Honours program; full-time, 4 years | |||
Years 1 to 3 |
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As per Pass course | |||
Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
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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 |
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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 |