Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

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 only.

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 Policy.

4  Requirements for award

(1)  The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Course Tables for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology), the Sydney School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Electives Table, the list of Tables S Electives from the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees and Table O from the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees. Unless otherwise indicated in these resolutions the Course Tables, the Sydney School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Electives Table, Table S and Table O mean the tables specified here.

(2)  To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points of units of study including:

(a) 168 credit points of core units of study listed in Table A in the sequence below; and

(b) 24 credit points of elective units of study selected from;

(i) Table A Exercise Physiology elective units of study

(ii) Table S elective units of study, Interdisciplinary Studies handbook

(iii) Sydney School of Health Sciences undergraduate elective units of study, located in the Medicine and Health undergraduate handbook.

(iv) Table O (Open Learning Environment) Interdisciplinary Studies handbook, although no more than 12 credit points may be selected from this collection.

5  Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)  Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the last three semesters of the program. Admission to the Honours program is by permission of the program coordinator and Associate Dean after the completion of second year. Admission is competitive and is based on performance during years 1 and 2 of the course. Performance is assessed based on the student's Weighted Average Mark (WAM), however, students will not normally be admitted to the honours program if they have failed a unit of study.

(2)  To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must:

(a) complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative honours units of study listed in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) Honours Table of units of study, which comprises of 174 credit points of core units of study listed in Table A in the sequence below; and

(b) 18 credit points of elective units of study selected from;

(i) Table A Exercise Physiology elective units of study

(ii) Table S elective units of study, Interdisciplinary Studies handbook

(iii) Sydney School of Health Sciences undergraduate elective units of study, located in the Medicine and Health undergraduate handbook

(iv) Table O (Open Learning Environment) Interdisciplinary Studies handbook, although no more than 12 credit points may be selected from this collection; and

(c) maintain a credit average or higher throughout the honours program.

(d) not fail a unit of study throughout their degree (any exceptions require Honours Committee approval).

6  Credit for previous study

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

7  Requirements for students undertaking clinical placements

(1)  Certificate of competency in CPR.Students must provide proof they hold an Australian current Cardiopulmonary (CPR) Certificate prior to attending their placement and that it is valid for the duration of the placement. Please refer to our University Placements web site for further information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks/first-aid.html

(2)  Student clearance for clinical placements. The NSW Ministry of Health requires that all students obtain clearance in order to undertake clinical placements. This involves a criminal record check. Please refer to the University's Placements web site for further information: https://sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks/criminal-record-check.html

(3)  Immunisation. Students must have evidence of vaccinations and immunisations against certain infectious diseases prior to undertaking clinical placements. The requirements are consistent with Australian public health policy and NHMRC guidelines. Please refer to the University's Placement web site for further information:https://sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks/vaccinations.html

(4)  Working with Children check. Students undertaking 'child-related' placements as part of their course are subject to the requirements of the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 and the Working with Children Procedures 2014. For further information: sydney.edu.au/students/working-with-children.html

(5)  NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act (2002).Students must familiarise themselves with the content of the NSW Health Privacy Management Plan and comply with the NSW Ministry of Health Code of Conduct, NSW Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. Please refer to University's Placements web site for further information:https://sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks/privacy.html

8  Satisfactory progress

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

(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 the Coursework Policy, Part 15) or twice failed the same unit of study identified in the Coursework Policy, Part 15 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 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 delegated authority, 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.

(6)  Candidates for honours must maintain a credit average throughout the program.

9  Award of the degree

(1)  The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours level.

(2)  The Honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class as specified in the Coursework Policy, and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The class of Honours awarded is based on a candidate’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Honours Weighted Average Mark (FMHHWAM).

10  Course transfer

(1)  A candidate may abandon the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) and elect to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree at the time of transfer.

11  Transitional provisions

(1)  These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2023 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2023 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

(2)  Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January 2023 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.