C10302v2 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Award(s): Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (BSportExSc)Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BA)
UAC code: 609080 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 080084F
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City and Moore Park
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Further study at UTS
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies is offered jointly by UTS: Health and UTS: International Studies. The degree integrates sport and exercise science studies with a major in the language and culture of another country.
The course provides students with a strong understanding of the processes and mechanisms underlying sport and exercise science, and with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and plan sport and exercise activities in health, exercise science, sport, event and exercise therapy contexts.
Course aims
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 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 sport and exercise science; corporate health and wellbeing; strength and conditioning; personal training; physiotherapy (pathway); exercise rehabilitation; sports coaching; outdoor education; and facility management. Career options are enhanced by international experience, making students more marketable to prospective employers.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.0 | Lead, manage and inspire within the fields of sport, exercise and health |
| 1.1 | Demonstrate leadership to individuals, groups and organisations in the fields of sport, exercise and health |
| 1.2 | Develop and sustain collaborative partnerships with industry and professionals |
| 1.3 | Apply contemporary management practices to enable effective outcomes |
| 2.0 | Take personal, social and ethical responsibility for their contribution to sport, exercise and health |
| 2.1 | Recognise the importance of personal, social, ethical and legal accountability in sport, exercise and health |
| 2.2 | Assess and manage safety and risk appropriate to the client and context |
| 2.3 | Provide services using resources appropriately to ensure sustainable and equitable access |
| 3.0 | Competently apply knowledge and skills within the sport, exercise and health professions |
| 3.1 | Apply knowledge and skills in key content areas, including anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor learning and exercise prescription |
| 3.2 | Integrate knowledge and skills from key content areas to develop evidence-based interventions that meet the unique needs of clients |
| 4.0 | Engage in research and critical thinking to integrate diverse knowledge and develop creative, effective and evidence-based solutions |
| 4.1 | Identify, access and critically evaluate appropriate information resources |
| 4.2 | Develop and apply evidence-based systems to address contemporary issues in sport, exercise and health |
| 4.3 | Engage with current international perspectives in the sport, exercise and health professions |
| 5.0 | Adapt to diverse industry contexts to enable optimal and sustainable sport, exercise and health outcomes |
| 5.1 | Manage and adapt the environment to maximise outcomes for a range of clients and stakeholders |
| 5.2 | Develop individualised experiences that are socially and environmentally responsible and provide sustainable health outcomes |
| 5.3 | Act with respect and sensitivity to culture |
| 6.0 | Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with diverse populations to enable positive change |
| 6.1 | Utilise a range of communication strategies to promote sport, exercise and health for individuals and groups with diverse needs |
| 6.2 | Effectively collaborate with a range of sport, exercise and health professionals to develop optimal solutions |
| 7.0 | Demonstrate professional cultural competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness. |
| 7.1 | Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing |
| 7.2 | Critique and reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing |
| 7.3 | Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice |
| INT.1.1 | Employ effective cultural strategies to operate within professional settings in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Conduct independent research into contemporary societies and cultures. |
| INT.2.2 | Evaluate research findings and creatively use research methods in International Studies. |
| INT.3.1 | Reflect on and use knowledge of contemporary societies to engage with diverse cultures. |
| INT.3.2 | Communicate effectively for everyday and/or professional purposes in an additional language. |
| INT.4.1 | Value Indigenous knowledges and sovereignty in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.5.1 | Develop capacity to engage with current issues and to act ethically in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken English. |
Key
INT = International Studies course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (C10300). There is a range of entry levels to the various language and culture programs. Students are admitted to the international studies program with no guarantee of entry to a specific major, although every effort is made to meet students' preferences.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program.
Recognition of prior learning
For recognition of prior learning, see the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (C10300).
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Course structure
Students must complete 240 credit points of study, comprising 144 credit points relating to sport and exercise science and 96 credit points relating to international studies. Refer to the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (C10300) for full details of that component of the combined degree. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. It is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.
Overseas study
Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Industrial training/professional practice
This course has an extensive practicum component.
Course completion requirements
| STM90825 Core subjects (Sport and Exercise Science) | 96cp | |
| CBK90911 Year 3 choice (Sport and Exercise Science) | 48cp | |
| CBK90005 Country major choice | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
The typical program shown below is for a full-time student who has chosen the Germany major as their international studies major. Other countries may be chosen from the list of majors in CBK90005; the program has the same structure but with subjects specific to the chosen country major.
| Exercise Science major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92511 Structural Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 92512 Biomechanics of Human Motion | 6cp | |
| 91429 Physiological Bases of Human Movement | 6cp | |
| 21655 Sport and Society | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92521 Functional Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 92523 Strength and Conditioning | 6cp | |
| 92524 Health and Lifespan Development | 6cp | |
| 21658 Australian Sport System | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92533 Exercise Physiology | 6cp | |
| 92536 Research Methods for Sport and Exercise | 6cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92543 Exercise Prescription | 6cp | |
| 92547 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | 6cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92555 Motor Learning and Control | 6cp | |
| 92530 Sport and Exercise Psychology | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92542 Applied Biomechanics | 6cp | |
| 92544 Health Promotion and Physical Activity | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92554 Exercise Assessment, Prescription and Delivery | 6cp | |
| 92553 Complex Exercise Management | 6cp | |
| 92562 Exercise Rehabilitation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92565 Skill Acquisition | 6cp | |
| 92563 Applied Exercise Physiology | 6cp | |
| 92550 Sport and Exercise Science Practicum | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| No specified major | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92511 Structural Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 92512 Biomechanics of Human Motion | 6cp | |
| 91429 Physiological Bases of Human Movement | 6cp | |
| 21655 Sport and Society | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92521 Functional Anatomy | 6cp | |
| 92523 Strength and Conditioning | 6cp | |
| 92524 Health and Lifespan Development | 6cp | |
| 21658 Australian Sport System | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92533 Exercise Physiology | 6cp | |
| 92536 Research Methods for Sport and Exercise | 6cp | |
| 976001 Foundations in International Studies | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92543 Exercise Prescription | 6cp | |
| 92547 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | 6cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92555 Motor Learning and Control | 6cp | |
| 92530 Sport and Exercise Psychology | 6cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92542 Applied Biomechanics | 6cp | |
| 92544 Health Promotion and Physical Activity | 6cp | |
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 977420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 92553 Complex Exercise Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of electives | 18cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 92551 Sport and Exercise Internship | 6cp | |
| 92565 Skill Acquisition | 6cp | |
| 92563 Applied Exercise Physiology | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
Further study at UTS
Students who complete this course with the required electives and grade point average also meet current entry criteria for the Master of Physiotherapy (C04306) at UTS.
Professional recognition
The course is under consideration for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for students who select the Exercise Science major (MAJ06216).
Other information
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