Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

ATAR 70

Duration 4 years full-time/8 years part-time

Starts March, July

Location Gold Coast, Lismore, Coffs Harbour

Professional placement 140 hours of clinical placement

Professional recognition APAC, ESSA

Entry pathway Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology) (page 49)

The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science provides understanding of the structure and function of the human body as it relates to movement, the interrelationships between health and disease, and the psychological basis of human behaviour.

Core units in exercise science include anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning, and motor control. In psychological science, core units include assessment, methodology and principles of behaviour.

Career opportunities

Graduates may also choose to pursue further training to gain registration as a psychologist or as an accredited exercise physiologist.

Other opportunities exist in careers that have therapeutic connections to sport and exercise, such as physical activity promotion and rehabilitation.

Biomechanics tracks, sim-dolls and teaching labs: Southern Cross facilities are the picture of health

Our campuses house state-of-the-art exercise science facilities, simulation hospital wards and daily living laboratories where students learn on tools and equipment they will use in their professions.