Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

This program will produce graduates ready to practice in the field after three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time).The degree program has been designed to provide sound theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills for exercise testing and prescription for the purpose of improving sport performance and for general health. An optional Exercise Science Sequence will allow students to apply for membership of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA, formerly known as the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science) as an Exercise Scientist. The Exercise Science Sequence does not guarantee membership of ESSA, but provides the best selection of courses for individual application. Students will be provided with opportunities to gain valuable work experience in the sport and health industry. Through our unique professional placement program students can apply for placements with professional sporting teams, sports organisations, clinics and hospitals. The placements provide students with valuable practical experience, an insight into career prospects, and opportunities to start building networks in the industry.

Students will be provided with opportunities to gain valuable work experience in the sport and health industry. Through our professional placement program, students can apply for placements with professional sporting teams, sports organisations, clinics and hospitals. The placements provide students with valuable practical experience, an insight into career prospects, and opportunities to start building networks in the industry.

As a graduate of the Exercise and Sport Science program you will qualify for a wide range of careers. As more and more people realise the importance of exercise for our health, the career opportunities for Exercise Scientists are expanding. Examples include careers in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors. The sports industry offers opportunities for graduates to work as sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches, development officers and consultants. The health industry employs graduates in health education/promotion, as cardiac/respiratory technicians and as exercise scientists.

Graduates can seek further specialisation in their area of interest. One year of further study in Exercise Physiology and/or exercise rehabilitation will enable students to apply for Exercise Physiology accreditation and Medicare provider number. A fourth year in the Honours program provides entry into research Master or Doctoral studies and a further career in research.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

At least two HSC level courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and/or Mathematics. Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education (PDHPE) is also desirable.

• By the end of first year all students need to have completed First Aid & CPR qualifications.

  By the end of first year students in the Exercise Science Sequence need to have completed police record checks, working with children checks, and immunisation requirements that are necessary to complete their placements in the Program.

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours) is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Most exercise and sport science courses in the program include laboratory classes during which students will learn the practical skills needed in the profession. To safely participate in these classes students will be required to have completed their First Aid & CPR qualifications by the end of their first year. Completion of the First Aid & CPR qualifications is a milestone for enrolment in EXSS2010.

Students will also be provided with opportunities to gain valuable work experience in the sport and health industry through the second and third year placement courses (EXSS2070 and EXSS3040). To be able to go on placement, students will need to have completed police records checks, working with children checks and immunisation requirements. Students are encouraged to complete these requirements throughout their first year of study as the immunisation process may take up to 6 months. Meeting these requirements is a milestone for enrolment in EXSS2070.

Graduates of the Exercise and Sport Science program who have completed the recommended Exercise Science Sequence will be eligible to apply for membership of the professional organisation, the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA, formally known as formerly known as Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science), as an Exercise Scientist. The Exercise Science Sequence does not guarantee membership of ESSA, but provides the best selection of courses for individual application.

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All international students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students who have impaired function in their hands, arms, legs, back, vision or hearing, will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such disabilities to contact the Faculty to discuss the issue. ESSA may not offer accreditation to a disabled student who cannot demonstrate practical competency in performing exercise tests safely.

Students with a disability who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made.

Please note: It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/about-the-centre/learning-development/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.