Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise and Sport Science), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
Magill
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IBHC

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
This program is for students of the University of South Australia studying in the Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills). Students can transfer to this program after completing one semester of study in the Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills).

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

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CRICOS code: 091151J

From 2018 this specialisation will be available as a new double degree, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills).

Aim

The program prepares graduates to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community and qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent knowledge of psychological science. In the field of Exercise and Sport Science, graduates are prepared for work providing counselling to athletes, enhanced rehabilitation services and enhancing the physical health and mental wellbeing of the population. It opens up opportunities for graduates pursuing a teaching career to teach Science and Psychology at secondary level.

This double degree can form the first part of a pathway to becoming a practising psychologist (including sports psychologist) with further study in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and the first part of a pathway to teaching with further study in the Master of Teaching.

Content & Structure

This 144 unit program is equivalent to four years of full-time study. Students complete a set of eight Exercise and Sport Science courses from the Human Movement program. Students also study an additional 11 core Human Movement courses. Students must complete 13 core Psychological Science courses.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Foundations of Physical Activity and Health	HLTH 1044	4.5
Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science	HLTH 1039	4.5
Physiology Essentials 100	BIOL 1051	4.5
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Group and Team Psychology	HLTH 1017	4.5
Lifespan Growth and Motor Development	HLTH 1043	4.5
Research Methods and Statistics	MATH 1071	4.5
Functional Anatomy	HLTH 1045	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Exercise Physiology 1	HLTH 2006	4.5
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5
Motor Control and Learning	HLTH 2026	4.5
Psychology 1A	BEHL 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement	HLTH 2025	4.5
Psychology 1B	BEHL 1004	4.5
Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport	HLTH 3055	4.5
Exercise Physiology 2	HLTH 2005	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Developmental Psychology	BEHL 3011	4.5
Counselling Foundations	BEHL 1022	4.5
Cognitive Psychology	BEHL 3002	4.5
Exercise Delivery	HLTH 2027	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3014	4.5	Note(s): 1
Biological and Learning Psychology	BEHL 2012	4.5
Social and Community Psychology	BEHL 2006	4.5
Exercise Prescription	HLTH 3011	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Specialist Psychology Course 2		4.5
Counselling Skills	BEHL 2013	4.5
Personality Psychology	BEHL 3024	4.5
Professional Practice in Exercise Science	HLTH 3054	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Clinical and Abnormal Psychology	BEHL 3004	4.5
Counselling Interventions	BEHL 3018	4.5
Applied Exercise and Sport Science	HLTH 3053	4.5
Specialist Psychology Course 3		4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. All students in the Division of Health Sciences who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must demonstrate that they have a Department for Communities and Social Inclusion National Criminal History Record Check, which will be current for the duration of that activity. Interstate student placements require a National Police Certificate.

2. Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate', Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) and Child Safe Environments training certificate, prior to the commencement of any field placement.

3. The program requires participation in practical classes where manual skills are practiced. Essential learning activities in some classes may require that students partially remove their clothing to a level that is appropriate to the learning activity. Students may also be asked to act as subjects for their peer group members. If a student is unable to meet these requirements they may be at risk of being unable to successfully complete course objectives and assessments and progress through the program.

Notes

1. This course is Specialist Psychology Course 1.

2. Exercise Science stream students seeking Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) full membership (Exercise Scientist) will need to complete 140 hours of industry practicum that complies with ESSA requirements.