Bachelor of Exercise Science / Bachelor of Psychological Science
This double degree provides a pathway to practice as a sports psychologist, following further study in psychology.
You will learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as motivation, stress, and health. You will also study the basic and clinical sciences and learn about the exercise response when working in the areas of health, rehabilitation, and sport.
Exercise Science component
You will gain the skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical, and psychological sciences that you will need to become an exercise specialist. You will learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation.
You may undertake a professional practice placement, which will give you an opportunity to put your knowledge and skills into practice.
Psychological Science component
You will learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health, criminal activity, and group behavior.
You will also learn how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioral and emotional states. You will develop interpersonal and communication skills and learn about the principles of counseling and core areas of psychology. You will learn how to help people with personal, health, vocational, and social difficulties.
You will undertake a professional practice placement to enhance your skills.
Campus Information
Gold Coast
Griffith Health Centre, Business School building, Red Zone, science precinct, library with tech lounge and 24/7 study hall, range of sport and fitness amenities
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be able to work as a consultant in sport and exercise behaviour, exercise specialist, rehabilitation adviser or manager, cardiac technician or respiratory scientist. You will also be qualified to work in guidance and health management. You will have the opportunity to apply for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy, which will prepare you for a career as a physiotherapist.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Prerequisites: English
India
Qualification: All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE)
- Your entry requirements include: An overall grade average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects
Sri Lanka
Qualification: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 2.3 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects (where A=4, B=3, C=2, S=1)
Nepal
Qualification: Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 84 in the final year results
Qualification: Nepalese Proficiency Certificate
- Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 86 in the final year results
For More Infromation Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 081356A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
162000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 50 AUD
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