Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) - University of South Australia

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Aim

To provide graduates to satisfy the growing needs of health and fitness centres, sporting organisations, sports performance laboratories, and community health and rehabilitation settings, and to develop quality undergraduate students who may wish to complete their studies with an Honours and/or postgraduate program.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

• qualified for the SACE; and
• recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
• included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
• obtained an achievement score of 10 or better; and
• obtained a competitive TER.

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have:

• completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
• completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• completed a recognised TAFE Diploma, Advanced Diploma in a related area;
• completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• qualified for Special/Mature Age Entry;
• completed the Health Sciences stream of the UniSA Foundation Studies program.

English language entry requirements
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is an official language as determined by the University.

Content/structure

This program is structured around a core of required courses (totalling 45 units) and elective courses (totalling 63 units).  The degree requires completion of courses comprising 108 units.  Within the program students may elect to complete a stream of study in one of four major areas: Exercise and Sport Science, Health and Physical Education, Health Promotion or Outdoor Education.

Professional recognition

While enrolled in this program, students will be eligible for Student Membership of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) and may qualify for full membership on completion of their degree, subject to the completion of electives in the Exercise and Sport Science pathway. Students may also receive qualifications from the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) - (Level 1 and 2); Australian Sports Commission (ASC) - Coaching Principles Level 2; Bushwalking Leadership - Basic Skills; Canoe Australia - Basic Skills; Yachting Australia - Level 2 Sailing; or registration as a Workcover provider, depending on their chosen electives.

Honours

Students obtaining a credit level average or higher may be accepted into an Honours program in accordance with the current policy, and then proceed to postgraduate research degrees.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 18,375 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Rules

1. Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.

Notes

1. There may be additional fees depending on the choice of elective courses throughout the degree. For example, some outdoor education electives involve field-based camps which involve a cost of approximately $100-$800 per camp. In addition, students may be required to purchase course workbooks and manuals. 
2. All electives may not be available each year but will be offered according to student demand.