The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences aims to produce scholarly and autonomous graduates who are reflective professionals, ready for work, and possess the ability to take responsibility for their personal and professional development. The course comprises of 24 units in total and as a student, you will complete 18 core units plus 6 additional units in one of the three minors (Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, or Secondary Education minor).
Through the Exercise and Sport Sciences course you will gain in-depth knowledge of the processes and mechanisms of the human body, and sound practical skills in the various disciplines relevant to exercise and sport sciences such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise and sport psychology, motor control and learning, and exercise prescription and delivery. You will also be given opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills through laboratory activities, research projects, and work integrated learning experiences that are offered throughout the course.
The knowledge and skills you gain through the Exercise and Sport Sciences course will enable you to practice competently and effectively within the field of exercise and sports science. These attributes will also see you well-placed to undertake further studies at an Honours or Postgraduate level.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences degree from CQUniversity have the expertise to enter a wide range of relevant employment fields throughout Australia and overseas. Employment opportunities exist in regional and state sporting organisations, corporate health and fitness, government agencies associated with exercise, sport, physical activity and health, sports institutes and academies, professional sports training, coaching and development, strength and conditioning, rehabilitation clinics and hospitals, private business in personal training and rehabilitation, and in universities and colleges with involvement in education and research. Many others have also completed their course (degree) and directly entered into further study in exercise and sport science, physiotherapy, medicine and nutrition.
Students wishing to pursue a career as a secondary school physical education teacher are recommended to complete CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences following the Secondary Teaching minor and then apply for entry into the postgraduate teacher education course.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BESS |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland or Untied States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Domestic - English, maths, biological science and/or physical education subject.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CL13 - Diploma of Health Science |
Accreditation |
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Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via Online will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. Please see the More Details section for further information. |
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ESSC13008 - Students must complete a compulsory practicum experience with healthy populations under the supervision of a health professional. Placement hours will consist of a range of activities relevant to exercise and sport sciences and include exercise assessment, prescription, and delivery. |
ESSC13009 - Students must complete a compulsory practicum experience with healthy populations under the supervision of a health professional. Placement hours will consist of a range of activities relevant to exercise and sport sciences and include exercise assessment, prescription, and delivery. |
ESSC13005 - Students must complete an observational placement in a clinical setting where exercise is used in the assessment, treatment, or prevention of chronic or complex health conditions. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 151 |
2023 | 179 |
2022 | 182 |
2021 | 209 |
2020 | 233 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks and are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course.
Mandatory health requirements may include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) to the following diseases: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening. Additional vaccinations and screening are subject to the site or state health authority.
Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students.
Mandatory security requirements include an Australian Federal Police clearance, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening clearance.
Other mandatory requirements may include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, and other training modules.
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 18 | Total credit points: 108 |
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Course Structure
Students must complete a total of 24 units consisting of 18 core units, and a minor consisting of 8 units.
Students can view the minor options by selecting the desired minor from the Course Structure tab above.
Some units within this course have COMPULSORY residential schools. Please see the More Details section for residential school information. Dates of residential schools are provided through Timetabling section of the Handbook.
Recommended Study Schedule
It is recommended that students consult with the Course Advisors regarding a study plan. The schedule below provides a recommend plan for each year (based on full-time study load).
YEAR 1
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ESSC11001 | Physical Activity, Fitness and Health | |
ESSC11003 | Skill Acquisition and Movement | |
ESSC11004 | Study and Research Skills for Health Science | |
BMSC11001 | Human Body Systems 1 | |
ESSC11002 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science | |
ESSC12010 | Functional Anatomy | |
ESSC11005 | Health and Sports Nutrition | |
BMSC11002 | Human Body Systems 2 |
Year 2
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ESSC12001 | Exercise and Sport Physiology | |
ESSC12004 | Exercise and Sport Biomechanics | |
ESSC12003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | |
ESSC12005 | Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology | |
ESSC12008 | Applied Exercise and Sport Biomechanics | |
ESSC12009 | Sport Injury Prevention and Management |
In addition to the above discipline units, students are required to complete 2 units from their chosen minor.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ESSC13006 | Applied Skill Acquisition and Movement | |
ESSC13008 | Advanced Exercise Prescription and Delivery | |
ESSC13005 | Advanced Clinical Exercise Science | |
ESSC13009 | Professional Practice in Exercise and Sports Science |
In addition to the above core units, students are required to complete 4 units from their chosen minor.
Minors
Students must complete 6 units from ONE of the following minors.
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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Students complete a total of six units, including the 5 compulsory units and one other level 2 or 3 unit selected from Biomedical Sciences that aligns with these five, in consultation with the HOC and course advisory team.
This minor provides students with advance knowledge and skills of specialised areas of physiology and sport sciences. Students complete the 5 compulsory units listed below and one other level 2 or 3 unit that aligns with these five, in consultation with the HOC and course advisory team.
Career options include: regional and state sporting organisations; corporate health and fitness; government agencies associated with exercise, sport, physical activity and health; sports institutes and academies; professional sports training, coaching and development; strength and conditioning; rehabilitation clinics and hospitals; private business in personal training and rehabilitation, and in universities and colleges with involvement in education and research.
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BIOH12008 | Human Pathophysiology | |
BMSC12006 | Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement | |
BMSC12007 | Neurological Physiology & Measurement | |
BMSC12009 | Sleep Physiology and Measurement | |
PSYC13025 | Applied Sports Psychology |
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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Students must complete a total of six units, including four compulsary units and the final two units can be selected from Marketing or Business and Law, in consultation with the HOC and course advisory team.
This minor provides students with specific knowledge in management as well as marketing, occupational health and safety and human resources.
Career Options: Management and administration in regional and state sporting organisations; management and administration in government agencies associated with exercise, sport, physical activity and health; professional sporting organisations; regional and state sports development; media; private business; lifestyle management.Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing | |
MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
OCHS12015 | Occupational Health and Safety Law |
Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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Students wishing to pursue a career as a secondary school physical education teacher are recommended to complete CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences following the Secondary Teaching minor and then apply for entry into the postgraduate teacher education course.
To be eligible to graduate with the Secondary Teaching minor, students must complete six (6) units in a secondary teaching discipline (other than Health and Physical Education) from the approved teaching area list (minors) outlined in the Handbook for CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and the two Body Systems units, which are core to all the minor streams.
To be eligible for entry into a postgraduate teacher education course, students must have two distinct teaching areas. One of these will be Health and Physical Education (Year 7 – 10) and Year 11 – 12 Physical Education and the second teaching area will be the teaching area selected from the approved teaching area list (minors) in the Handbook for CC13 Bachelor of Education (Secondary).
The Secondary Teaching Minor must be confirmed by the Course Advisor for Exercise and Sport Sciences.
Compulsory Residential Schools
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences course has compulsory residential schools that are offered for first year, second year, and third year exercise and sport sciences coded units (ESSC). These residential schools are to be attended by students studying via On-Campus and Mixed-Mode enrolment. Residential schools for these units are held in Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton. See the Residential School Timetable in this Handbook.
Where possible, the residential schools are presented in a block format that attempts to combine ESSC coded units with non-ESSC coded units to reduce travel requirements for residential schools. Students are also advised to be aware of possible residential school requirements in units within their chosen minor, as well as potential clashes that may occur.
Students completing study part-time should carefully select units with residential schools in the same year of study to minimise travel requirements.
Students must undertake the residential school component during the term of unit enrolment and are unable to defer residential school or undertake residential school prior to enrolling in a unit.
Work Integrated Learning
Across the three-year course, students will complete a minimum 150 hours of work-integrated learning through voluntary experience and observation in professional practice placements, working with the general population, athletic populations, and clinical populations. Failure to complete work placements and submit associated compulsory documentation will result in students failing units requiring work-integrated learning.
Before commencing professional practice placements, students will need to complete pre-placement checks, purchase a uniform, and have a student ID card. Further information can be found on Sonia (CQUniversity's placement management system), the "Course Features" page under the "Getting Started" tab of the Handbook, and on specific unit Moodle sites.
Application for Credit Transfer
Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies undertaken, equivalent in content and depth to the CQUniversity course have been successfully completed. Students should examine unit outlines in this handbook to determine the units for which they may be eligible to receive exemption.
You can apply for direct credit against CQUniversity units if equivalent tertiary level study has been completed. You must supply relevant documentation (study guides, unit profiles, etc.) in this process. Refer to the Credit Transfer website for further details on the guidelines and application process.
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email and the Internet.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to at least a broadband connection to access online student resources that includes but is not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, and electronic assessment submission.
Student Memberships
As a student in the CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences course, you are eligible for membership with a number of organisations such as Exercise and Sports Science Australia and Sports Medicine Australia. These organisations provide a range of industry-relevant resources and student are encouraged to become members. Links to student memberships can be found here:
Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Professional Recognition
The CG85 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport is currently accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) (2019 through 2024). Please note, the CG85 course is currently undergoing reaccreditation with an outcome anticipated in 2025.
To attain Exercise Science accreditation following graduation, graduates of the CG85 course must submit a completed application to ESSA along with certified copies of their transcript or letter from CQUniversity, copy of photo identification, and necessary payment. Further details are provided to students while undertaking the unit ESSC13009 Professional Practice in Exercise and Sport Sciences.