Bachelor of Exercise Science
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Turn your passion for physical health into a rewarding career with La Trobes Bachelor of Exercise Science. Understand the scientific foundations of human movement and fitness, then use your knowledge to help individuals reach peak health and performance. Work with real athletes and teams - from recreational to elite - through our extensive network of sports partners. Youll graduate ready for a dynamic career in sport, exercise or rehabilitation. Explore the field of human biosciences and understand the foundations of how we function. From there, youll build your knowledge in exercise physiology and psychology, as well as human anatomy, movement and learning. Hone your ability to help athletes achieve sporting success by carefully fine tuning their individual training. Youll also discover how to improve community health and behaviours by working with groups such as the elderly, adolescents and athletes undergoing rehabilitation.
Structure
Total of 360 Credit Points
Subjects
- LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
- ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
- EXS1EFH Exercise Fitness And Health
- HLT1FPC Foundations Of Professional Communication
- HBS1HBA Human Biosciences A
- HBS1HBB Human Biosciences B
- DTN101 Introduction To Nutrition
- HLT1RAE Research And Evidence In Practice
- HLT1RCE Rural Community Engagement
- PHE1UHW Understanding Health And Wellbeing
- EXS2AES Applied Exercise Programming
- SPE2DSS Data Science And Statistics For Sport
- EXS2ESB Exercise And Sports Biomechanics
- EXS2ESP Exercise And Sports Physiology
- HBS2HFA Human Functional Anatomy Of The Lower Limb And Trunk
- HBS2HFB Human Functional Anatomy Of The Upper Limb With Neurosciences
- EXS2MCL Motor Control And Learning
- EXS3AEB Advanced Exercise Biomechanics
- EXS3AEP Advanced Exercise Physiology
- PHE3BCR Behaviour Change For Rehabilitation Clients
- EXS3PAH Physical Activity And Health Across The Lifespan
- EXS3SKA Skill Acquisition
- PHE3SEP Sport And Exercise Psychology
- EXS3EPP Exercise Programming And Prescription For People With Special Considerations
- EXS3EXP Exercise Science Project
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
