Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) – BPASEXPH1000
Course rules
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
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 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
Code | Course title |
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SH140 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Admission to candidature
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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.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course is set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points of units of study including:
(b)
18 credit points of elective units, chosen either from the list of elective units in the Table or, with the approval of the Dean, from any undergraduate units offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences or by any other faculty in the University.
5 Award of the degree
6 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2013 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2013 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2013 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2018. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Course BPASEXPH1000: Pass course; full-time, 4 years | |||
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/undergraduate/units_of_study/ | |||
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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BACH1161 Introductory Behavioural Health Sciences |
6 | N BACH1132, BACH1134, HSBH1003 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BIOS1167 Human Cell Biology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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BIOS1168 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy A |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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EXSS1018 Biomechanics of Human Movement |
6 | A HSC mathematics |
Semester 1 |
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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BIOS1169 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy B |
6 | P BIOS1168 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
BIOS1170 Body Systems: Structure and Function |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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EXSS1029 Muscle Mechanics and Training |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
EXSS1032 Fundamentals of Exercise Science |
6 | Semester 2 |
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SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 |
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Semester 1 |
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BIOS1171 Neuroscience |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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EXSS2018 Biomechanical Analysis of Movement |
6 | P EXSS1018 |
Semester 1 |
EXSS2028 Exercise Physiology and Biochemistry |
6 | A BIOS1167, EXSS1032 N EXSS2017, EXSS2019 |
Semester 1 |
HSBH1007 Health Science and Research |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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EXSS2021 Nutrition, Health and Performance |
6 | P EXSS2028 |
Semester 2 |
EXSS2022 Exercise Physiology-Training Adaptations |
6 | P EXSS2028 |
Semester 2 |
EXSS2026 Growth, Development and Ageing |
6 | Semester 2 |
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EXSS3023 Exercise Testing and Prescription |
6 | A EXSS2027 or EXSS2028 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 |
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Semester 1 |
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EXSS2025 Motor Control and Learning |
6 | A BIOS1171 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
EXSS3024 Exercise, Health and Disease |
6 | A EXSS3023 and either EXSS2022 or EXSS2027 |
Semester 1 |
EXSS3045 Professional Practice |
6 | P EXSS1032 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
EXSS3049 Sport and Exercise Psychology |
6 | P BACH1161 |
Semester 1 |
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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EXSS3027 Exercise and Rehabilitation |
6 | A Either both EXSS2028 and EXSS2022 or EXSS2027 P EXSS3024 |
Semester 2 |
EXSS3037 Exercise Pharmacology and Immunology |
6 | P Either (BIOS1170 and EXSS2028) or (BIOS1170 and EXSS2019) |
Semester 2 |
EXSS3050 Exercise Across the Lifespan |
6 | P EXSS2022, EXSS2028, EXSS3023 |
Semester 2 |
One Elective [6] (see elective list below) | |||
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 |
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Semester 1 |
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EXSS4007 Clinical Placement 1 |
6 | P EXSS3024, EXSS3027, EXSS3045 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int January, Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work |
Int February Int January Int June |
EXSS4010 Case Studies 1 Clinical Exercise Science |
6 | A EXSS3037, EXSS3050 |
Semester 1 |
Two Electives [12] (see elective list below) | |||
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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EXSS4011 Clinical Placement 2 |
6 | P EXSS3024, EXSS3027, EXSS3045, EXSS4008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int June, Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work |
Int July Int June |
EXSS4012 Clinical Placement 3 |
6 | P EXSS3024, EXSS3027, EXSS3045, EXSS4008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int July, Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work |
Int July Semester 2b |
EXSS4013 Clinical Placement 4 |
6 | P EXSS3024, EXSS3027, EXSS3045, EXSS4008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2b, Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work |
Int November Semester 2b |
EXSS4014 Case Studies 2 Clinical Exercise Science |
6 | A EXSS3037, EXSS3050 P EXSS4010 |
Semester 2 |
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS |
Exercise Physiology electives
Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Notes |
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The offering of any one of these elective units of study below will depend on sufficient student demand. Subject to approval of relevant head of academic unit, elective units of study may be taken from within or outside the Faculty. | |||
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/undergraduate/units_of_study/ | |||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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BIOS3065 Anatomical Analysis of Exercise |
6 | P BIOS1168 and BIOS1169 Preference will be given to students who have achieved graded passes in prerequisite units of study |
Semester 2 |
EXSS3040 Physiological Testing and Training |
6 | P EXSS2022 |
Semester 2 |
EXSS3041 Management, Marketing and the Law |
6 | Semester 2 |
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EXSS3051 Projects in Exercise and Sport Science |
6 | A BIOS1168, BIOS1169, EXSS1018, EXSS1032, EXSS2022, EXSS2025, EXSS2028 P HSBH1007 Available as a elective to 3rd year students in Exercise and Sports Science and Bachelor of Health Sciences courses |
Semester 2 |
HSBH3012 FHS Abroad |
6 | P Successful completion of all 1st year units in an undergraduate FHS degree Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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EXSS4009 Clinical Exercise Practice |
6 | Semester 1 |
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HSBH3014 Workplace Injury Prevention/Management |
6 | A Functional anatomy This is a senior unit of study. Bachelor of Health Sciences students must have completed 24 credit points of HSBH junior units for enrolment into this unit. All other students must have completed 48 credit points. |
Semester 1 |
Clinical Education
Due to clinical education placements some academic semesters may not run over the entire 16 weeks. Academic teaching and assessment will be condensed to fit with these placements.
For further information on Clinical Education visit:
sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/placements/