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Bachelor of Human Movement

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IBHT

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 35,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
027744D

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.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above

OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.5]
IELTS writing [6.5]
IELTS speaking [6.5]
IELTS listening [6.5]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	70
Eynesbury FSP	350
German Abitur	3.3
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	7
Malaysia UEC	28
Norway GPA	3.5
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	7
Sweden GPA	14
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
Vietnam	8
Australia	75
IB (best 6)	27
USA SAT (1600)	1190
India (best 4) State Board	75
India (best 4) Central Board	65
HKDSE	16
Nepal NEB	2.71

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Aim

The program prepares graduates to improve the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community. Graduates are prepared for practice in health and fitness centres, sporting organisations, sports performance laboratories, community health and rehabilitation settings and physical activity providers.

Content & Structure

This 108 unit program is structured around a suite of 11 core courses (totalling 49.5 units). Students must also select and complete a set of 13 elective courses with advice to undertake at least one of two primary study streams. The two major study streams are Exercise Science and Health and Physical Education. Students may also elect to complete secondary study streams in Rehabilitation Sciences (pre-Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Clinical Exercise Physiology), Advanced Exercise and Sports Science, Sports Coaching, Outdoor Education, Health Promotion and Nutrition. Health and Physical Education students may also choose to complete studies in English, Maths or other secondary learning areas to increase their scope of teaching practice upon graduation from a Masters of Teaching.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5
Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science	HLTH 1039	4.5
Physiology Essentials 100	BIOL 1051	4.5
Physical Activity and Health	HLTH 1044	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Group and Team Leadership	HLTH 1017	4.5
Motor Development and Ageing	HLTH 1065	4.5
Stream/Optional Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
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
Stream/Optional Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement	HLTH 2025	4.5
Stream/Optional Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 5		4.5	Note(s): 2
or
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Practice in Human Movement	HLTH 3085	4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 7		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 8		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 9		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport	HLTH 3055	4.5
Stream/Optional Elective 10		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 11		4.5	Note(s): 2
Stream/Optional Elective 12		4.5	Note(s): 2

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

Outdoor Education

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Exercise and Sport Science
Applied Exercise Physiology	HLTH 3018	4.5
Exercise Physiology 2	HLTH 2005	4.5
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3014	4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 2	HLTH 3011	4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 1	HLTH 2027	4.5
Functional Anatomy	HLTH 1045	4.5
Exercise and Sport Science Project Design	HLTH 3053	4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences	HLTH 1049	4.5
Advanced Exercise and Sport Science
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation	HLTH 3070	4.5
Human Movement Neuroscience	HLTH 3049	4.5
Anthropometry and Body Image	HLTH 3016	4.5
Applied Exercise Physiology	HLTH 3018	4.5
Sports Biomechanics	HLTH 3019	4.5
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring	HLTH 3043	4.5
Health and Physical Education
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 1027	4.5
Foundations of Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 2024	4.5
Dance as Education and Recreation	EDUC 3066	4.5
Fitness and Lifestyle Management	HLTH 1013	4.5
Health Risks and Relationship Education	HLTH 2013	4.5
Game, Sports Theory, Practice and Participation	EDUC 3067	4.5
Outdoor Education
Leadership in Terrestrial Environments	HLTH 3051	4.5
Leadership in Aquatic Environments	HLTH 3050	4.5
Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 3068	4.5
Aboriginal Cultures	HUMS 1035	4.5
Foundations of Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 2024	4.5
Outdoor, Wilderness and Adventure Education	HLTH 3052	4.5
Nutrition
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Biochemistry	BIOL 2014	4.5
Physiology	BIOL 2035	4.5
Microbiology	BIOL 2051	4.5
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management	HLTH 3001	4.5
Rehabilitation Sciences
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5
Anthropometry and Body Image	HLTH 3016	4.5
Human Anatomy 101	HLTH 1030	4.5
Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation	HLTH 3070	4.5
Human Anatomy 200	HLTH 2022	4.5
Human Movement Neuroscience	HLTH 3049	4.5
Pain Mechanisms and Management	REHB 3066	4.5
Sports Coaching
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 1027	4.5
Anthropometry and Body Image	HLTH 3016	4.5
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology	HLTH 3014	4.5
Sports Nutrition	HLTH 3002	4.5
Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring	HLTH 3043	4.5
Health Promotion
Introduction to Public Health	HLTH 1038	4.5
Health Promotion Concepts	HLTH 1041	4.5
Health Systems and Services	HLTH 1040	4.5
Designing and Managing Health Projects	HLTH 2023	4.5
Optional Electives
Peers, Relationships and Health	EDUC 4213	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 1	EDUC 4186	4.5
Small Business for Professionals	BUSS 2040	4.5
Cultural Experience in Health Science	HLTH 3069	4.5
Personal Study Plan: Health and Physical Education	EDUC 4217	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.

2. Students must have a 'Provide First Aid Certificate', Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) and Mandatory Notification 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. There may be incidental fees depending on the choice of elective courses throughout the degree.

2. Students are recommended to select from the primary study streams of Exercise Science or Health and Physical Education by the commencement of Study Period 5 in their first year. Students can also select a secondary study stream beginning in their second or third year.

3. Exercise Science students are recommended to select 5 courses from Advanced Exercise and Sports Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics or Sports Coaching, but may also undertake courses from Health and Physical Education and Outdoor Education study streams.

4. Health and Physical Education students are recommended to undertake a secondary stream in Outdoor Education or Sports Coaching, but may also undertake a study stream in Nutrition and Dietetics, Rehabilitation Sciences or an additional learning area.

5. Electives can only be taken outside these study streams with the Program Director's permission.

6. All stream/optional electives may not be available each year but will be offered according to student demand.

7. Students select one free elective in their second or third year.

8. 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 in their own time and will need to apply via the non-NUCAP process as an individual application..