C10041v6 Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies meets the demand for professionals able to provide physical activity services to all sectors of the community.

The course provides students with a strong understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying human movement, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan human movement activities in leisure and education contexts.

Course aims

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies aims to provide graduates with the necessary skills to gain initial employment in the human movement field, as well as the analytical skills necessary for critical appraisal of developments in the field.

Career options

Career options include fitness management, personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) teaching, and sports management and outdoor education.

Additional admission requirements

Additional recognition of prior learning

After admission students may apply for recognition of prior learning in subjects in which they consider themselves eligible. Equivalence of subject matter is the main criterion for the award of recognition of prior learning in a subject successfully completed at another institution.

Course duration and attendance

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies is available on a three-year, full-time basis. Students should be aware that they are required to attend evening classes.

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Movement Studies is offered at Kuring-gai campus only.

Course structure

Students must complete at least 144 credit points over 24 subjects. Students have the option to complete a fourth year to obtain a Graduate Diploma in Education, requiring completion of a further 48 credit points.

Students choose four electives, appropriate to their chosen career, to complement the core subjects in the degree. Students studying to be a physical education teacher must take the Performance Studies subjects as electives.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

Honours

Other information

Further information is available from the School of Leisure, Sport and Tourism on: