Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IBHN

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The program provides graduates with a practical and theoretical knowledge of all aspects of nutrition science and prepares graduates to work in the field of exercise and sport science designing, implementing and evaluating exercise and physical activity for healthy people. Graduates may be eligible for registration as Accredited Exercise Scientists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Content & Structure

This 144 unit program is structured around Nutrition courses and Exercise and Sport 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)
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
Foundations of Physical Activity and Health HLTH 1044 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)
Chemistry in Life 100 CHEM 1013 4.5
Human Nutrition HLTH 2001 4.5
Molecules to Tissues A BIOL 1007 4.5
Exercise Physiology 1 HLTH 2006 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement HLTH 2025 4.5
Chemistry in Life 101 CHEM 1014 4.5
Exercise Physiology 2 HLTH 2005 4.5
Sensory and Consumer Evaluation of Foods FOSC 2004 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Motor Control and Learning HLTH 2026 4.5
Biochemistry BIOL 2014 4.5
Microbiology BIOL 2051 4.5
Exercise Delivery HLTH 2027 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Food Composition and Functions FOSC 2002 4.5
Lifespan Physiology BIOL 2052 4.5
Exercise Prescription HLTH 3011 4.5
Food Quality and Regulation FOSC 3001 4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Applied Exercise and Sport Science HLTH 3053 4.5
Nutrition Communication and Food Studies FOSC 3014 4.5
Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management HLTH 3001 4.5
Professional Practice in Exercise Science HLTH 3054 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sports Nutrition HLTH 3002 4.5
Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport HLTH 3055 4.5
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology HLTH 3014 4.5
Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Medicines FOSC 3013 4.5

Professional accreditation and recognition

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Graduates of the program are initially eligible to apply to the Nutrition Society of Australia for registration as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), leading to Registered Nutritionist (RNutr), usually after three years of experience.

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