MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Practical Experience As part of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, you will SATAC CODE – 104851 complete two supervised practical placements. The first will be Casuarina, Online a general practical placement of 140 hours. The second will be a specialised placement of 140-280 hours, depending on your UAC CODE – 590590 major. Casuarina, Online You are not required to travel for your placement; it can be completed anywhere in the world. You'll choose your own DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time supervisor (which must be a qualified sport or health professional) and a topic that interests you. DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 If you already have experience in the sport and exercise industry, you can apply for recognition of prior learning. Some or all of ABOUT THE COURSE your work experience may be counted towards your required 140 hours of placement. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science is a professional In addition to placement, you can also apply for learning abroad degree that will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the programs and take part in a short, practical intensive in Darwin rewarding and exciting field of sports science. (where you'll meet industry professionals, tour sporting facilities, At CDU, you can study a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science complete practical training and simulations on campus, and work 100% online or on campus*. You can choose to study part-time with athletes and the local community). or full-time, and focus your studies with short, practical intensive PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION units. Learn about anatomy, physiology, psychology, exercise As a graduate of this course you'll be eligible to apply for prescription and delivery, coaching, nutrition, physical membership of the Australian Strength and Conditioning assessment, and more. Association (ASCA), Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Choose from one of six majors: Fitness Australia, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Australian Health Promotion Association Australia (AHPA). > Coaching, > Strength and Conditioning, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES > Public Health, Completing this course may lead to career opportunities such as > Sport Psychology, a Fitness Centre Manager, Rehabilitation and Therapy Assistant, > Rehabilitation, or Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sport Coach, Personal Trainer, > Sport Business and Management. Health and Fitness Advisor, Fitness and Performance Consultant. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science combines the best of ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS theory and practice-based learning. You can complete placements Criminal History Check close to your home (wherever you live in Australia), virtual-reality- If you are undertaking a course with clinical or fieldwork based learning, and short on-campus intensive units in Darwin placements you must demonstrate compliance with the with industry bodies. You will also learn about important core requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct concepts, the latest research and industry best-practice. documentation is obtained prior to the start of your placements. During the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, you can A national and/or international police check and a current achieve shorter industry-recognised qualifications that count Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to towards your degree and help you to start working in the sports undertake clinical/fieldwork placements. and fitness industry before you graduate. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS Most assessments for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Inherent requirements apply to this course. are coursework and practice-based, and are completed during See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. term semester, so you will sit few formal exams. *Online study is only available to domestic students. International students are required to study on campus. Charles Darwin University 55 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees