Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological bases of human behaviour.

Students complete core units in exercise science as well as core units in psychological science. A range of elective subjects is also available.

Areas of study

Exercise science: anatomy, biomechanics, motor control, physiology, sports conditioning; psychological science: assessment, methodology, principles of behaviour.

Career opportunities

Psychologist (with additional postgraduate training) or in careers that have therapeutic connections to sport and exercise, such as professional athlete counselling, rehabilitation or counselling within schools and colleges.

Professional recognition

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accreditation for entrance into postgraduate training and qualifying accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) with full accreditation pending the first graduate cycle.

Practical experience

140-hour exercise science professional placement in third year. Placements might be in health and sporting centres, clubs, schools and academies or sport and recreation centres.

Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.

Pattern of attendance: Duration for students commencing in June is 4.5 years full-time or 9 years part-time.