Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
University of Canberra
CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity. You will gain a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and exercise programming and prescription.
Develop skills in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings embedded into your degree.
You’ll graduate with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance, and be well-equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.
Areas of study
Health science and a second major from applied psychology, counselling studies, health and physical education, human nutrition, midwifery professional theory, pharmaceutical science, pre-physiotherapy, public health.
Career opportunities
Sport and recreation officer, corporate health, strength and conditioning, public policy, sports coach, human movement research and development.
Practical experience
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the health industry. You will work and study in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and graduate highly employable with the skills and knowledge for success. As part of your degree you will undertake a 120-hour WIL experience during the final year of your course.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Admission criteria
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.
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