Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) (Edith Cowan University)

Local Qualifications

Year 1

ECU’s standard entrance requirements based on an:

• Indicative ATAR score of 70, which is the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank percentage in Year 12; OR
• GCE A-Level (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
• Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma

Year 2

The applicant must meet the equivalent of:

• PSB Academy Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences; OR
• 3-year Sports and Exercise Science related Diploma from Singapore’s Polytechnic or equivalent; OR
• Other diploma or equivalent qualification would be assessed on a case by case basis*

* Australian education providers such as ECU, assesses overseas qualifications for admission to study. For guidance and advice in this regard, ECU consults with AEI NOOSR. The Australian Education International National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI NOOSR), a branch of the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, provides guidelines, advice and assistance to Australian education providers in relation to the recognition of overseas qualifications and skills.

https://internationaleducation.gov.au/services-and-resources/pages/qualifications-recognition.aspx

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results

Minimum Age Requirement

• 17 years old

English Language Requirement

Applicants need to satisfy ECU’s minimum English standard requirements through one of these means of Band 3:

• Year 12 English ATAR, English Literature ATAR Grade C or better; OR
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test; OR
• IELTS Overall Scores 6.0 with no individual Band less than 6.0; OR
• TOEFL Paper-Based (TWE) 4.5; OR
• TOEFL Internet-Based (TWE) 5; OR
• Pearson Test of English Academic Score of 52 with no scores less than 50 for courses with a current requirement of Academic IELTS 6.0; OR
• OET – A minimum score of B in each of four components.

Students from Singapore must prove their English language proficiency as per one of the above conditions or as follows:

• PSB Academy Certificate in Academic English (CAE) Course – 60% or more in each of the 4 exams. Each of the 4 exams is of equal weighting; OR
• GCE O Level – Grade C6 or better; OR
• GCE A Level General Paper – Grade E or better; OR
• GCE O Level – Grade D7 and a completed qualification assessed as equivalent to an AQF Diploma; OR
• Advanced Diploma with minimum 1 year duration from a Registered Private Institution; OR
• A completed qualification assessed to AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma from a Registered Polytechnic; OR
• A completed qualification assessed as equivalent to an Associate Degree or Bachelor degree from a Registered University

English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to Edith Cowan University.

Details of the policy and information on any other English tests accepted by the University can be found at:

• http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-competency#toggle-2
• https://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/english-proficiency-bands

International Qualifications:

• See course webpage for more information

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

• Exercise Scientist
• Exercise Psychologist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sports Medicine Trainer

Academic Year 1 ^

• Anatomy and Physiology 1*
• Anatomy and Physiology 2*
• Biomechanics*
• Foundations of Fitness and Training*
• Human Nutrition*
• Lifespan Growth and Development

Academic Year 2

• Exercise Delivery^
• Exercise Physiology^
• Functional Anatomy
• Motor Learning and Control
• Principles and Practices of Resistance Training
• Statistical Research Methods

Academic Year 3

• Advanced Biomechanics
• Advanced Exercise Physiology
• Advanced Resistance Training
• Exercise and Sports Science Practicum
• Physical Activity and Health
• Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health^

Elective Modules

• Exercise Nutrition
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Introduction to Health Promotion*^
• Performance Analysis and Player Monitoring in Sport*^
• Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
• Sports Injury Prevention and Management*^

*Module exemptions for students who completed PSB Academy’s Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences

^ Module exemptions for Local Polytechnic’s Diploma in Sports and Exercise Sciences graduates

Exercise Delivery – Students to complete a minimum 30 hours practicum within the trimester at PSB Academy Sport Science Lab

Exercise and Sports Science Practicum – Students to complete 140 hours of supervised work experience within PSB Academy. Supervisors will provide a range of practicum activities that students will choose from. These activities may include, but not limited to, designing and implementing individualised exercise training programmes for PSB Academy staff, assisting the sports science teachers in the preparation of the practical workshops as well as its activities, or working alongside staff from Student Affairs department to curate a company-wide sports or exercise-related activities (e.g. group exercise workouts) for students and PSB Academy staff.

Mode of Assessment

Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work, final examinations and others.