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Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement / Bachelor of Psychological Studies

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Expand your career options in fitness training, rehabilitation or sport psychology, using the latest technology in our teaching and learning facilities.

 This joint degree focuses on health and fitness as a discipline in the rapidly growing sports industry. It provides a solid foundation in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science, human physiology and sport psychology.

This double degree combines sports science principles including biomechanics, physiology and psychology and enables you to work towards accreditation as a sport psychologist.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Sport and Exercise Science

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Careers

This course equips you for a career as:

  • sport counsellor
  • rehabilitation practitioner
  • strength and conditioning coach
  • personal trainer in clinical and sport rehabilitation

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

Graduates of this course will be able to:

  • develop the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin practice in exercise and sport science, health and rehabilitation, and biomedical sciences;
  • foster independent and collaborative learners who can communicate well in professional settings;
  • develop cultural competence, that is, the ability to work effectively in socially and culturally diverse communities and settings;
  • prepare graduates for entry into studies which satisfy the academic requirements for professional accreditation with the Victorian Psychologists' Registration Board.

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Units and electives

Students must complete 32 units as per the course structure

Arts Elective 1

Arts Elective 2

Elective 1 - Choice of Exercise Science and Human Movement elective or any unit offered in the University

Elective 2 - Choice of Exercise Science and Human Movement elective or any unit offered in the University

Arts Elective 3

Elective 3 - Choice of Exercise Science and Human Movement elective or any unit offered in the University

Arts Elective 4

Psychology Elective 1

Arts Elective 5

Arts Elective 6

Psychology Elective 2

Psychology electives

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.
  • Year 12: VCE with minimum study score of 20 in English units 3 and 4 (any) or equivalent.
  • International: Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia's year 12 or VCE qualification. IELTS minimum 6.0 (no band less than 6) or equivalent.
  • Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Sport and Exercise Science.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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