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Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

Southern Cross University

CRICOS provider number: 01241G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12043

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About

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.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of Mathematics, Biology, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).

Other applicants

Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the SCU website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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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