Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement
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Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement
On this page:
- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
Become a health and fitness expert in the rapidly growing sports industry. This specialised program leads to a variety of career options in clinical exercise science, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.
Our state-of-the-art exercise science laboratories and research facilities will enable you to build a comprehensive understanding of the science that underpins health, physical activity and exercise.
Victoria University offers cadetships with our partners, including the Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Storm and Maribyrnong College. The course will give you practical experience in a professional sports environment.
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Careers
Career opportunities for graduates of this course include:
- exercise physiologist
- sports coach
- personal trainer
- health and fitness instructor
- exercise scientist in professional sporting group
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to complete your course faster by getting credit for previous study.
VU TAFE to undergraduate
You can get credit in the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (HBEM) if you have studied one of these TAFE courses at VU:
Diploma of Fitness
- You may get three units of credit.
Diploma of Fitness
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Diploma of Fitness
- You may get up to a year of credit.
Diploma of Sport and Recreation
- You may get two units of credit.
Diploma of Sport and Recreation
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Diploma of Sport and Recreation
- You may get up to a year of credit.
Diploma of Sport (Development)
- You may get three units of credit.
Diploma of Sport (Development)
- You may get up to half a year of credit.
Diploma of Sport (Development)
- You may get up to a year of credit.
Transferring to VU
You can get credit in the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement (HBEM) for study you have done at other universities. We have formal credit transfer arrangements for this course with the following universities
Victoria University (SEDA)
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If you studied the Diploma of Sport Development you may get three units of credit.
Victoria University (SEDA)
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If you studied the Diploma of Sport Development you may get up to half a year of credit.
Victoria University (SEDA)
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If you studied the Diploma of Sport Development you may get up to a year of credit.
New Zealand Institute of Sport
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If you studied the Advanced Diploma in Sport (Advanced Exercise Prescription) you may get up to one and a half years of credit.
ERC Institute
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If you studied the Diploma in Exercise Science & Fitness Management you may get up to a year of credit.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Sport and Exercise Science
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- Footscray Park
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
- School
- School of Sport and Exercise Science
- Duration
- 3 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- On campus
- Course code
- HBEM
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement is a course designed to prepare graduates for careers in fields such as exercise and sport science, community fitness and health, coaching, sport policy, as well as in research. The course offers three streams: a specialist stream in Clinical Exercise Science and in Exercise and Sport Science alongside a more generalist Human Movement stream, with many of the core units shared between the three streams.
Students must complete 24 units of study over three years with a credit point total of 288.
Units and electives
CORE UNITS - ALL STREAMS
- Structural Kinesiology [AHE1101]
- Career and Professional Development 1 [AHE1102]
- Biomechanics [AHE1202]
- Exercise Psychology [AHE2100]
- Exercise Physiology [AHE2104]
- Motor Learning [AHE2127]
- Human Physiology [RBM1174]
CLINICAL EXERCISE SCIENCE STREAM
Students undertake the above core units plus the following:
- Resistance Training [AHE0029]
- Clinical Biomechanics [AHE2000]
- Clinical Exercise Practice 1 [AHE2001]
- Clinical Exercise Studies 1 [AHE2002]
- Clinical Exercise Studies 2 [AHE2003]
- Clinical Exercise Studies 3 [AHE2004]
- Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education [AHE2005]
- Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations [AHE2006]
- Exercise Assessments for Cardiopulmonary and Metabolic Conditions [AHE2007]
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods for Exercise Professionals [AHE2011]
- Growth Development and Ageing [AHE2103]
- Motor Control [AHE2200]
- Functional Kinesiology [AHE2202]
- Career and Professional Development 2 [AHE2213]
- Advanced Exercise Physiology [AHE3100]
- Pathophysiology 1 [RBM2530]
- Pathophysiology 2 [RBM2540]
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE STREAM
Students undertake the above core units plus the following:
- Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise [AHE1203]
- Sport Psychology [AHE1206]
- Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education [AHE2005]
- Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations [AHE2006]
- Research in Exercise Science [AHE2008]
- Exercise Science Career Development [AHE2010]
- Sport Physiology [AHE2101]
- Sports Biomechanics [AHE2102]
- Growth Development and Ageing [AHE2103]
- Motor Control [AHE2200]
- Functional Kinesiology [AHE2202]
- Advanced Exercise Physiology [AHE3100]
- Advanced Biomechanics [AHE3101]
- Professional Ethics [AHE3200]
Plus three electives
HUMAN MOVEMENT STREAM
Students undertake the above core units plus the following:
- Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise [AHE1203]
- Sport Psychology [AHE1206]
- History of Sport [AHE2112]
- Career and Professional Development 2 [AHE2213]
- Sport and Fitness Delivery Systems [AHE2214]
- Sport and Social Analysis [AHE3111]
- Career and Professional Development 3 [AHE3112]
- Professional Ethics [AHE3200]
Plus nine electives
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)
- Mature: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence
Course objectives
This course provides the foundation knowledge and skills for entry into professional careers in exercise and sport.
The aims of the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Human Movement course are to:
- develop the biological and social scientific knowledge and professional skills that underpin practice in exercise and sport science;
- 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;
- provide an opportunity through a structured Exercise and Sport Science stream to specialise and gain (Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science) accreditation as an Exercise Scientist to provide exercise interventions for apparently healthy populations, including high performance and recreational athletes;
- provide an opportunity through a structured Clinical Exercise Science stream to specialise and gain (Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science) accreditation as a Clinical Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise interventions with people living with, or at risk of, chronic disease, injuries, or disabilities;
- provide an opportunity through the more general Human Movement stream to tailor the course to suit professional and personal interests in exercise and sport, but in areas of that do not require professional accreditation.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 10 February 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- 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).
- Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
- 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 in the:
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:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Centre
Phone: +61 3 9919 4409
Email: aehdcourses@vu.edu.au
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