Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1  Course codes

2  Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time and part time.

3  Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule and the Coursework Policy.

4 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) are set out in:

(a) Table A for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science);

(b) Table S of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees; and

(c) Table O of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.

In these resolutions, except where otherwise specified, Table A, Table S and Table O mean Table A, Table S and Table O as specified here.

(2) Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science):

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science), a candidate must complete 144 credit points, comprising:

(a) 12 credit points of core units of study as set out in Table A;

(b) a major (48 credit points) in Exercise Science listed and defined in Section 6 below and specified in Table A; 

(c) a minor (36 credit points) or a major (48 credit points) in Physical Activity and Health as listed and defined in Section 6 below and specified in Table A; and

(d) any combination of the following to satisfy a total of 144 credit points for the course:

(i) a second minor or second major as defined in Section 6 below and specified in Table S;

(ii) 12 credit points of elective units from Table O;

(iii) any additional elective units of study from Table A or Table S.

5  Majors and minors

(1) Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science):

(a) Completion of a major and minor from Table A is a requirement of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science). Requirements for completion of majors and minors are as set out in Table A and Table S.

(b) Candidates in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) have the option of completing a second major from Table A (which includes the embedded minor in Physical Activity and Health) or a second minor or major from Table S.

(2) The majors and minors available in Table A in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) are:

6  Progression rules

(1) Progression within a major, minor or program:

Enrolment and progression within a major, minor or program is governed by progression rules specified for that component in the relevant Table.

7  Satisfactory progress

(1) The Faculty will monitor students for satisfactory progress towards the completion of their award course. In addition to the common triggers used to identify students not meeting academic progression requirements (as set out in the provisions relating to progression in the Coursework Policy), students must pass the following clinical educational fieldwork/professional experience units of study which are critical to progression through the course:

(a) EXSS3072 Practicum in Exercise Science 1

(b) EXSS3073 Practicum in Exercise Science 2

(2) Students must meet all requirements of clinical placement components of any unit of study undertaken. Performance in clinical placements will be monitored in accordance with the requirements specified in the unit of study outline, and any relevant University policy or provision.

(3) Students who have failed two units of study specified in Clause 7 (1) or twice failed the same unit of study identified in Clause 7 (1) will result in a student being asked to Show Good Cause as to why they should be allowed to re-enrol in their award course.

(4) Students must complete at least one core unit per semester where core units are available for the study in the normal progression pattern. Students who fail a core unit of study must repeat the failed unit at the first opportunity.

(5) Students whose conduct or work towards their award is unsatisfactory, may, on the recommendation of the highest relevant delegate, be refused permission by the Faculty to undertake or continue the clinical educational fieldwork/professional experience component of their award. The Faculty reserves the right not to place a student in any clinical placement or other professional experience setting in any instance where the performance, personal or professional conduct of the student does not meet the required standard of the professional organisation, regardless of the fact that the student may be enrolled in the unit of study.

8 Credit for previous study

(1) Credit transfer is subject to the provisions of the Coursework Policy, the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine and Health or, in the case of a major or minor offered by another faculty, any relevant resolutions of that faculty.

(2) The Coursework Policy specifies the general conditions for the granting of credit for previous study to courses, except that credit will not be granted for recognised prior learning older than 5 years at the time of first enrolment.

9 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2024.

(2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2024 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.