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Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

3 years full-time

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus
  • On Campus

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $6737 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1805.
  • Average first year fee: $14440.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $43320.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

240

240

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply to relevant state Tertiary Admissions Centre.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent.

New South Wales
Recommended studies: English advanced, personal development, health and physical education, mathematics plus one of biology, chemistry or physics.

Queensland
Prerequisites: English (4,SA) and any one of maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Physical Education (4,SA).

Victoria
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in one of mathematics (any), biology, chemistry, outdoor and environmental studies, psychology, physical education or physics.

International
Equivalent to Australian High School Completion

Equivalent to Australian High School completion plus academic IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all tests).

How to Apply

NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC
Queensland
Apply through QTAC
Victoria
Apply through VTAC
International Students Apply Now
International students undertaking an Australian Year 12 qualification should apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre:
NSW & ACT
Apply through UAC
Queensland
Apply through QTAC
Victoria
Apply through VTAC

Description

The Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in the discipline of exercise and health science, including knowledge and skills in the areas of personal development, health, physical education, outdoor recreation and sport, and with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner. The course is designed to enable graduates to pursue a teaching career in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education or employment in Outdoor Recreation or Sport. Depending upon the subjects chosen and the state in which they wish to gain registration (Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria), students will be eligible to teach a combination of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education as well as a second teaching method in Health, Outdoor Recreation or another discipline such as Mathematics or English. Graduates will be eligible for membership with the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER).

Elite Athletes

The University will consider admitting a limited number of students who have been competing in sport at a high level and whose achievements have involved a high level of training demand which has impacted upon their study program. Consideration is designed to assist those who have the potential to successfully combine sporting ambitions with the pursuit of academic qualifications. Please note that previous studies and academic performance are still considered. Applicants in this category should complete an Elite Athlete Applicant form which is available from the Forms website or from the Student Centre.


Professional Experience

Industry and Professional Activities

Industry Experience is included in the Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science. Students will undertake three units of compulsory Industry Experience across each of the three years of the course, one each year.

Professional Activity units are embedded in the Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science degree. In NSW, the Professional Activity units are contained in three units prescribed by the state authority responsible for the registration of teachers. In Victoria and Queensland, students will undertake two units that will cover all requirements of the state teacher registration authorities.


English Language Requirements

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of 6.5, including an individual score of 6.0 for all tests.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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