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Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

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Why ECU?

About this Course

Are you interested in health, fitness and general well-being? If you like the idea of helping other people improve their lifestyle or sports performance through exercise, you should explore a career in Exercise Science.

This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles – you could work with elite sportspeople, promote health in the community, work in corporate health or a wide range of other exciting environments The course will give you the skills to design, implement and evaluate programs targeted at improving general health and well-being, helping to prevent or reduce the impact of chronic disease and enhancing athletic performance.

You can also specialise in a related field, with majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health and Sport Business helping broaden your career prospects. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories or through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory sessions twice per semester.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course code M89

Entry requirements

70 Indicative ATAR

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

Fees

Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $10,250

See Fees and Scholarships for further information.

Duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

See Course Details for further information.

Availability & Campus

Location Semester 1 Semester 2
Joondalup FT PT FT PT
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
*FT = Full-time study PT = Part-time study

About this Course

Are you interested in health, fitness and general well-being? If you like the idea of helping other people improve their lifestyle or sports performance through exercise, you should explore a career in Exercise Science.

This degree will prepare you for a variety of professional roles – you could work with elite sportspeople, promote health in the community, work in corporate health or a wide range of other exciting environments The course will give you the skills to design, implement and evaluate programs targeted at improving general health and well-being, helping to prevent or reduce the impact of chronic disease and enhancing athletic performance.

You can also specialise in a related field, with majors in Football Performance, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Occupational Safety and Health and Sport Business helping broaden your career prospects. You can also use this course as a pathway to further study in areas such as clinical exercise physiology, education, dietetics and strength and conditioning coaching.

You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories or through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory sessions twice per semester.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course code M89

CRICOS code 055462D

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

Fees

International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $40,050

See Fees and Scholarships for further information.

Duration

3 years full-time

See Course Details for further information.

Availability & Campus

Location Semester 1 Semester 2
Joondalup FT FT
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
*FT = Full-time study PT = Part-time study

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Cert IV;
    • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
    • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 24 Units consisting of 16 core units plus an 8- unit pathway, an 8- unit Major, a 6- unit minor plus 2 Recommended Electives or 8 Recommended Electives.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MHS1101Anatomy and Physiology 115
SPS1530Lifespan Growth and Development15
NUT1121Human Nutrition15
SPS1502Biomechanics15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS1111Foundations of Fitness and Training15
SPS1217Functional Anatomy15
MHS1102Anatomy and Physiology 215
MAT2107Statistical Research Methods15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS2203Principles and Practices of Resistance Training15
SPS2505Exercise Physiology15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective30
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS2524Exercise Delivery15
SPS2516Motor Learning and Control15
SPS2622Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3105Advanced Resistance Training15
SPS3112Exercise and Sports Science Practicum15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective 30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3111Physical Activity and Health15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective3 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective45
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3333Motor Behaviour15
SPS3502Advanced Biomechanics15
SPS3505Advanced Exercise Physiology15
SPS1750Coaching Science 115
SPS1755Coaching Science 215
SPS2209Assessment of the Football Player15
SPS2750Coaching Science 315
SPS3755Coaching Science 515
SPS1210Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport15
SPS2615Sports Injury Prevention and Management15
SPS3105Advanced Resistance Training15
SPS3604Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion15
SPS3114Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes15
SPS3530Principles and Practices of Coaching15
SPS2301Exercise Rehabilitation15
HST1120Introduction to Health Promotion15
SCP1134Foundations of Physics15
SCH1104Introduction to Pathophysiology15
SCH1105Introduction to Pharmacology15
SPS3120Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease15
SPS3121Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology15
NUT3215Exercise Nutrition15
SCC1226Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry15
NUT2211Metabolic Biochemistry15
NUT2220Nutritional Assessment15
SCH2232Medical Biochemistry15
Select one unit from:
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCC1111General Chemistry15

M89|13

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Majors you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

  • Students are required to complete 2 mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours).

    Attendance requirements

    Students will undertake the practicum placement during the hours laid down by their host organisation and students may be required to attend after hours and on the weekends.

    Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

    Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and the external agency.

    A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

    Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Certificate.

    Professional practice rules

    The practicum component of the course is attached to units SPS2524 and SPS3112 and successful completion of these core units, is a requirement for graduation. A pass grade for the practicum component is required to achieve a pass for the relevant core unit. Students who fail the practicum component are required to repeat the unit.
    This could increase the duration of the course.

Course learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Communicate exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
  3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science settings.
  5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
  6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science contexts.
  7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science situations.
  8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

Professional Recognition

Course

Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Graduating students will be eligible to apply for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Please refer to ESSA website for further information regarding the application process. The course is Professionally-Accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), if completed in Australia. Please also note: ESSA English Language Requirements. All individuals seeking initial accreditation or returning to accreditation with ESSA must show English language competence (unless exempt).

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 24 Units consisting of 16 core units plus an 8- unit pathway, an 8- unit Major, a 6- unit minor plus 2 Recommended Electives or 8 Recommended Electives.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MHS1101Anatomy and Physiology 115
SPS1530Lifespan Growth and Development15
NUT1121Human Nutrition15
SPS1502Biomechanics15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS1111Foundations of Fitness and Training15
SPS1217Functional Anatomy15
MHS1102Anatomy and Physiology 215
MAT2107Statistical Research Methods15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS2203Principles and Practices of Resistance Training15
SPS2505Exercise Physiology15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective30
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS2524Exercise Delivery15
SPS2516Motor Learning and Control15
SPS2622Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective1 x unit from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3105Advanced Resistance Training15
SPS3112Exercise and Sports Science Practicum15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective2 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective 30
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3111Physical Activity and Health15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective3 x units from Major, Minor or Recommended Elective45
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS3333Motor Behaviour15
SPS3502Advanced Biomechanics15
SPS3505Advanced Exercise Physiology15
SPS1750Coaching Science 115
SPS1755Coaching Science 215
SPS2209Assessment of the Football Player15
SPS2750Coaching Science 315
SPS3755Coaching Science 515
SPS1210Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport15
SPS2615Sports Injury Prevention and Management15
SPS3105Advanced Resistance Training15
SPS3604Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion15
SPS3114Conditioning for Team Sport Athletes15
SPS3530Principles and Practices of Coaching15
SPS2301Exercise Rehabilitation15
HST1120Introduction to Health Promotion15
SCP1134Foundations of Physics15
SCH1104Introduction to Pathophysiology15
SCH1105Introduction to Pharmacology15
SPS3120Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease15
SPS3121Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology15
NUT3215Exercise Nutrition15
SCC1226Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry15
NUT2211Metabolic Biochemistry15
NUT2220Nutritional Assessment15
SCH2232Medical Biochemistry15
Select one unit from:
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCC1111General Chemistry15

M89|13

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Majors you can study in this course

Course notes

Important course notes

  • Students are required to complete 2 mandatory practicum units: SPS3112 (140 hours), SPS2524 Exercise Delivery (30 hours).

    Attendance requirements

    Students will undertake the practicum placement during the hours laid down by their host organisation and students may be required to attend after hours and on the weekends.

    Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

    Prior to external placement, a risk management process must occur, including health and safety obligations, and a site visit (if practicable and reasonable). If an ongoing collaboration is approved by both parties, an official agreement contract is drafted between the University and the external agency.

    A placement host may have vaccination and other requirements, including vaccination against Covid-19 unless you have a medical exemption. Please consider this requirement before enrolling in this Course, and speak with the Course Coordinator if this raises any concerns. You may not be able to complete placement units if you are unable to meet the placement requirements, which may impact your ability to complete this course.

    Prior to placement, students must submit evidence of a Working with Children Check (where necessary) and a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Certificate.

    Professional practice rules

    The practicum component of the course is attached to units SPS2524 and SPS3112 and successful completion of these core units, is a requirement for graduation. A pass grade for the practicum component is required to achieve a pass for the relevant core unit. Students who fail the practicum component are required to repeat the unit.
    This could increase the duration of the course.

Course learning outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Communicate exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
  3. Demonstrate a global outlook in exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in exercise and sports science settings.
  5. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
  6. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in exercise and sport science contexts.
  7. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex exercise and sport science situations.
  8. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.

Professional Recognition

Course

Accredited by: Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)

Graduating students will be eligible to apply for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Please refer to ESSA website for further information regarding the application process. The course is Professionally-Accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), if completed in Australia. Please also note: ESSA English Language Requirements. All individuals seeking initial accreditation or returning to accreditation with ESSA must show English language competence (unless exempt).

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

  • AUD $10,250 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee 1

Note

1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.

Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Find a scholarship

Career Opportunities

Graduates have successful careers in specialty areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports administration, teaching, sports coaching, exercise science, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, workplace health, sports development and sports performance analysis.

Possible future job titles

Exercise Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Sports & Exercise Scientist, Researcher, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer, Exercise Rehabilitation Coach

Similar courses to consider

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

  • AUD $40,050 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1

Note

1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.

Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Find a scholarship

Career Opportunities

Graduates have successful careers in specialty areas such as exercise rehabilitation, sports administration, teaching, sports coaching, exercise science, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, workplace health, sports development and sports performance analysis.

Possible future job titles

Exercise Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, Biomechanist, Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Sports & Exercise Scientist, Researcher, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sports Medicine Trainer, Exercise Rehabilitation Coach

Similar courses to consider

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

Need some help deciding what to study?

Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.

Experiences

Explore your options

  • Some of our Sports Science and Football students are gaining valuable practical experience working as performance analysts with AFL team the West Coast Eagles.

  • Our partnership with the football club provides real world experience for exercise and sports science students – both on and off the pitch.

  • Football Performance major students visit West Coast's High Performance Centre

    ECU's partnerships with sports industry leaders, including AFL powerhouse West Coast. This allows students opportunities to go behind the scenes, gain industry insights and better understand their career prospects. This includes students who've chosen the Football Performance major (pictured).

  • Exercise and Sports Science student Lachy Gilham says the best thing about his course is the opportunities it offers him for a future career, including networking with ECU's industry partners and the practicum placements.

Experiences

Explore your options

  • Exercise and Sports Science student Lachy Gilham says the best thing about his course is the opportunities it offers him for a future career, including networking with ECU's industry partners and the practicum placements.

  • Football Performance major students visit West Coast's High Performance Centre

    ECU's partnerships with sports industry leaders, including AFL powerhouse West Coast. This allows students opportunities to go behind the scenes, gain industry insights and better understand their career prospects. This includes students who've chosen the Football Performance major (pictured).

  • Our partnership with the football club provides real world experience for exercise and sports science students – both on and off the pitch.

  • Some of our Sports Science and Football students are gaining valuable practical experience working as performance analysts with AFL team the West Coast Eagles.

Student stories

  • Shae Thompson

    Shae Thompson

    ECU Exercise & Sports Science student

    I'm hoping it's a springboard to turning my hobby and my passion into a career

    I've always wanted to be a performance analyst – I love football, I love statistics and you put the two together and it's my dream job. Being at Perth Glory on prac I get to experience that in real time and I'm really hoping it's a springboard to turning my hobby and my passion into a career.

  • Matt Wilding

    Matt Wilding

    ECU Exercise & Sports Science graduate

    Meeting the coaches and players has been a childhood dream and to be a part of that team has been life changing

    During my third-year practicum I was able to work with the West Coast Eagles as a player performance analyst and an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the AFLW team. Meeting the coaches and the players has been a childhood dream and to be a part of that team has been life changing.

  • Exercise & Sports Science student Ricky LeGuay, working with the West Coast Eagles

    Ricky LeGuay

    ECU Exercise & Sports Science student

    Exercise and Sports Science can pave the way for different career paths.

    The course has taken my personal training to the next level. It has also given me the opportunity to work with the West Coast Eagles.

Quick guide to uni-speak

    • The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.

    • ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.

    • CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.

    • A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.

    • Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.

    • If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.

    • If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.

      Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.

    • Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.

    • A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.

    • We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.

    • These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.

    • An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.

Quick guide to uni-speak

    • The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.

    • ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.

    • CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.

    • A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.

    • Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.

    • If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.

    • If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.

      Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.

    • Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.

    • A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.

    • We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.

    • These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.

    • An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.

Do you have any questions about the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)?

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Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.

Course Entry

There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.

Fees & Scholarships

Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.

Applying

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ECU Experience

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