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BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Teaching Period 1

Teaching Period 2

Core Subjects Level 2

Core Subjects Level 1

Select SP3017 or SP3020

Core Subject Level 3

Structure

This course is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA Accreditation) until December 31, 2025. 

Graduates of this course are eligible for ESSA accreditation. Graduates of non-English speaking backgrounds applying for ESSA accreditation must show English language competence. This can be demonstrated by completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with attainment of a score of at least 7 overall and for each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking). Equivalent testing by TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or C1 Advanced is also accepted. 

Refer to Exercise and Sport Science Australia English Language Policy (https://essa.org.au/web/Web/Resources/Policies/English-Language-Policy.aspx)

Critically review, analyse, synthesise and apply evidence in sport and exercise science practice, across a range of social, personal, economic and environmental contexts

Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, professional reasoning and sound judgement in problem solving and decision making, in the provision of client-centred practice that is contemporary, evidence-based, legal, ethical, safe and culturally sensitive

Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of sport and exercise science

Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs.

Communicate clearly and coherently through well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency, appropriate for graduate entry into the sport and exercise science workforce

Assess health status and formulate, implement and critically evaluate sustainable management plans to promote and optimise the health and welfare of apparently healthy individuals and/or populations

70610

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. Offerings: All

English (Units 3/4,C); General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C)

English (Units 3/4,C); General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C) Offerings: All

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. Offerings: All

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements).
Further information about placements can be found at <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/student-experience/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment Procedure.</a>

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements).
Further information about placements can be found at <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/student-experience/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment Procedure.</a> Offerings: All

This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, federal police check and/or other requirements that Students must comply with. Students must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here.</a>

This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, federal police check and/or other requirements that Students must comply with. Students must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here.</a> Offerings: All

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-sport-and-exercise-science">Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-sport-and-exercise-science">Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy.

Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

70610 - Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science