Health and Exercise Science Program
The Bachelor of Science (Health and Exercise Science) is a degree run over four years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) with Honours for high achieving students.
The Faculty Assessment Review Group may award Honours to students who perform throughout the Program with merit. The level of performance required for such award will be determined by the Assessment Review Group.
As a guide, in 2005, the following applied:
Using Weighted Average Mark [WAM]:
| Honours 1 | greater than or equal to 75% |
| Class II, Division 1 | greater than or equal to 70% to less than 75% |
| Class II, Division 2 | greater than or equal to 65% to less than 70% |
Program Stages
Stage 1
Foundation science courses and introduction to the specialty areas within the profession.
Chemistry; Introductory Exercise Science; Molecules, Cells and Genes; Anatomy; Psychology; Histology; Growth and Development; Lifestyle and Health; Exercise Behavioural Science.
Stage 2
Highly comprehensive biomedical foundation and exercise science courses.
Biochemistry; Human Physiology; Nutrition; Exercise Physiology; Functional Anatomy; Processes in Disease.
Stage 3
Greater depth in medical science courses and greater specialty skills in profession specific courses.
Biomechanics; Physical Activity and Health; Motor Control and Dysfunction; Advanced Exercise Physiology. Electives include Clinical Movement Studies; Cardiac Rehabilitation; Physical Activity and Special Populations; Skeletal Muscle and Health.
Stage 4
Courses emphasise the consolidation and delivery of skills. Students learn how these skills are applied within industry settings during practicum placements and internships in the Lifestyle Clinic.
The
UNSW Handbook entry for the Health and Exercise Science Program offers detailed information about the requirements and courses available.