Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

112713 - Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

Bachelor of Exercise Science [Exit only]

122410 - Bachelor of Exercise Science [Exit only]

BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 

Trimester 1

Trimester 3

PLUS - Select 3 credit points of any undergraduate subject

Trimester 2

Core Subjects Level 3

Core Subjects Level 2

Core Subjects Level 1

Core Subjects Level 4

Structure

This course has received Qualifying Accreditation status with Exercise & Sports Science Australia. The course will seek full Exercise Science (ES) and Exercise Physiology (EP) course accreditation from 2027 onwards.

Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within the exercise sciences domain

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Level 7 Knowledge Descriptor 1

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Level 7 Skills Descriptor 2

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

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Level 7 Application Descriptor 1

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Level 7 Skills Descriptor 1

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Level 7 Skills Descriptor 4

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Level 7 Skills Descriptor 3

Assess, prescribe, implement, and evaluate safe and effective physical activity and exercise-based interventions for people across the full health spectrum to optimise health and performance

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Level 7 Application Descriptor 3

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Level 7 Application Descriptor 2

Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse range of populations

Critically review, analyse, synthesise and apply evidence-based practice responsive to biopsychosocial, environmental and economic factors

Integrate knowledge and skills of practice to prescribe, deliver, monitor and adapt exercise physiology services for complex and chronic disease management in core areas of practice.

Commit to professional self-development in the field of exercise sciences through ongoing learning, self-reflection, inter-professional collaboration, and innovative practice

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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-exercise-science-bachelor-of-exercise-physiology">Bachelor of Exercise Science-Bachelor of Exercise Physiology.</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-exercise-science-bachelor-of-exercise-physiology">Bachelor of Exercise Science-Bachelor of Exercise Physiology.</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

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

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

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will 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/procedures/student-services-procedures/professional-experience-placement-requirements-procedure">Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure.</a>

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will 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/procedures/student-services-procedures/professional-experience-placement-requirements-procedure">Professional Experience Placement Requirements Procedure.</a> Offerings: All

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course
For more information, refer to: <a href="http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/">Queensland Government – Blue Card Services</a>

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course
For more information, refer to: <a href="http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/">Queensland Government – Blue Card Services</a> Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds seeking ESSA accreditation must show English language competence. This can be demonstrated by completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic or equivalent at a level of 7 overall, for each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
Refer to <a href="https://essa.org.au/web/Web/Resources/Policies/English-Language-Policy.aspx">Exercise and Sport Science Australia English Language Policy</a>.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds seeking ESSA accreditation must show English language competence. This can be demonstrated by completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic or equivalent at a level of 7 overall, for each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
Refer to <a href="https://essa.org.au/web/Web/Resources/Policies/English-Language-Policy.aspx">Exercise and Sport Science Australia English Language Policy</a>. 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

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended: one of Biology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3/4, C)

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Maths (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended: one of Biology, Health or Physical Education (Units 3/4, C) Offerings: All

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

Course and Subject Handbook

122310 - Bachelor of Exercise Science-Bachelor of Exercise Physiology