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Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) - Queensland University of Technology |
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| QTAC code: | | 425422 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 74 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 012659B |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $10,500 per semester (indicative)
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February and July |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 4 Years |
| | Total credit points: | | 384 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Kelvin Grove |
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Why choose this course?
As one of the fastest growing areas in health today, and with clinical, laboratory and teaching facilities that are among the best in the country, this course provides students with 'real world' skills for an active career in health and wellness, clinical and rehabilitation, workplace health, fitness and safety administration and development, sports performance or research.
Overview
Human movement studies graduates work in a diverse range of settings as exercise physiologists, sports administrators, exercise
therapists, strength and conditioning specialists and rehabilitation specialists.
Why choose this course?
Human movement studies is a pathway to a career in the exercise, health, rehabilitation and sports science industries, where you will work with people from a variety of professions. This course will provide you with both the necessary theoretical background and practical skills obtained from a variety of practicum
placements at local, state, national and international locations. You can complement your degree with a choice of elective opportunities from within the Faculty or university-wide.
Career Options
The course provides skills for careers in a range of exercise and sports science professions. Career settings include:
- rehabilitation and hospital clinics
- family and community services
- corporate health and fitness
- local and state government agencies
- universities and colleges
- institutes of sport
- the health and fitness industry
- personal training.
Professional Membership
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS). This four-year degree will qualify you for exercise physiologist classification by the professional body.
Electives
Electives are available in various areas including psychology of rehabilitation, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, children in sport, sociology of sport and exercise prescription. Students must choose at least 4 out of the 6 units listed in LIST A. The remaining 5 units can be elected from either the remaining 2 units in List A and any 3 from the units in List B, or any units from List B, or from any approved discipline within QUT (with course coordinator's approval).
Honours
A degree with honours may be awarded to students who have recorded outstanding achievement in the four-year program.
Recommended Study
One of Maths B, Maths C, Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Health Education or Physical Education.
Other course requirements
blue cardAs required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), students must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Blue Card before commencing clinical practice/field experience/practicum in an organisation where they may work with children or young people.
additional costsThere are additional costs associated with this course including the purchase of the practicum shirt (approximately $50), the attainment of a current First Aid Certificate prior to the commencement of third year. Attendance at the orientation camp is highly recommended though not compulsory (approximately $115).
Course Structures
| Code | Title | | Year 1, Semester 1 | | HMB110 | Scholarship & Study Skills - HMS | | HMB171 | Fitness Health and Wellness | | LSB131 | Anatomy | | PUB220 | Medical Terminology | | Year 1, Semester 2 | | HMB172 | Nutrition and Physical Activity | | LSB231 | Physiology | | PYB007 | Interpersonal Processes and Skills | | PYB012 | Psychology | | Year 2, Semester 1 | | HMB271 | Foundations of Motor Control, Learning and Development | | HMB274 | Functional Anatomy | | HMB277 | Exercise and Sport Nutrition | | HMB313 | Socio-Cultural Foundations of Physical Activity | | Year 2, Semester 2 | | HMB272 | Biomechanics | | HMB273 | Exercise Physiology 1 | | HMB275 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | | HMB282 | Resistance Training | | Year 3, Semester 1 | | HMB379 | Disorders of Human Movement | | HMB382 | Principles of Exercise Prescription | | | Elective | | | Elective | | Year 3, Semester 2 | | HMB276 | Research in Human Movement | | HMB470 | Practicum 1 | | | Elective | | | Elective | | Year 4, Semester 1 | | | Elective | | | Elective | | | Elective | | | Elective | | Year 4, Semester 2 | | | Elective | | HMB475 | Practicum 2 | | Third Level Units | | | Not all third level units are available in every semester. Students should consult School noticeboards for availability. HMB374 will not be available in 2008. | | | List A Electives (four to be completed) | | HMB361 | Functional Anatomy 2 | | HMB362 | Biomechanics 2 | | HMB371 | Motor Control And Learning 2 | | HMB374 | Psychology of Rehabilitation | | HMB381 | Exercise Physiology 2 | | HMB480 | Advanced Exercise Prescription | | | List B Electives (five to be completed) | | HMB361 | Functional Anatomy 2 | | HMB362 | Biomechanics 2 | | HMB371 | Motor Control And Learning 2 | | HMB374 | Psychology of Rehabilitation | | HMB375 | Adapted Physical Activity | | HMB376 | Motor Development in Children | | HMB381 | Exercise Physiology 2 | | HMB384 | Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation | | HMB480 | Advanced Exercise Prescription | | HMB441 | Sociology of Sport | | | Students who have successfully completed 288 credit points and have met the general requirements for a three year degree, may graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Science after seeking approval through the School of Human Movement Studies Student Affairs Officer. |
Potential careers
Fitness Assessor/Personal Trainer
Health Information Manager
Rehabilitation Professionals
Sports Scientist
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