MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master of Nutrition Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an SATAC CODE – 104891 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*. Casuarina, Online Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. DURATION – 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 at least 5. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered ABOUT THE COURSE equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147. Gain in-depth knowledge of Exercise and Sport Science and the Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program or the essentials of human nutrition. Preparation for Tertiary Success courses or other recognised Make a difference by using the knowledge, skills, and industry tertiary preparation course. experience you receive to promote health and wellbeing amongst ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS people with different backgrounds and nutritional requirements. Become an allied health professional, well-positioned to take Inherent requirements apply – see essential requirements. key roles in society, communities, and sporting organisations ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS promoting healthy lifestyles through healthy eating programs and If you are undertaking a course with work integrated learning enhanced levels of physical activities. you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and Our Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Nutrition requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct course is a flexible four-year full-time or eight years part-time documentation is obtained prior to commencing placements. A degree offered in face to face and/or online mode. Through work- national and/or international Police check and a current Working integrated learning, our Exercise and Sport Science/Nutrition with Children check are required regarding suitability to undertake course will provide you with real-life experience and assist in your placements. progress from university to workplace. The majority of health facilities will require students to present a PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificate. As a graduate of our Exercise Science and Nutrition degree you willl be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) Fitness Australia, Sports Medicine Australia (SMA), Australian Health Promotion Association Australia (AHPA). The Master of Nutrition has been developed to align with the nutrition science competencies which enables graduates to apply for accreditation as 'Associate Nutritionist' with the Nutrition Society of Australia. After 3 years of relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as 'Nutritionist'. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You may find career opportunities in areas such as community health centres, health promotion organisations, government and non-government organisations, food industry, acute health services, sporting organisations, universities and research organisations. Roles may include nutrition consulting, nutrition educator, health promotion officer, public health and policy advisors, food and nutrition programming. Charles Darwin University 48 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
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