This Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) from the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), provides targeted professional training, familiarising you with human anatomy, biomechanics and physiology.
Throughout this course, you will learn about how movement, exercise, nutrition and lifestyle opportunities impact human health. You will also be taught to consider strategies for promoting health awareness in tandem with bioscience training.
This course will ready you for employment in the occupational health sector and is offered for full or part-time study on campus (with selected subjects available online) at ACPE.
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What You'll Need to Get In
To be eligible to enrol in this course, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Have completed the NSW HSC with minimum average of 05 (calculated from the highest 6 units completed) or equivalent; OR
Hold a qualification from a recognised higher education provider; OR
Hold an associate diploma or higher from a recognised VET provider; OR
Have completed at least one year full-time or equivalent in a degree from an Australian university; OR
Satisfy entry requirements specified under formal articulation agreements as determined by the ACPE academic board; OR
A recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English; OR
Demonstration of good selection prospects as a student (for example, relevant work experience and motivation to study), and ineligibility to compete for admission based on the academic achievement criteria above.
In this health science course, the subjects you will study include:
Understanding health
Chemistry
Skill acquisition
Application of Maths and Statistics for Health and Sport
Biology
Musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
Biochemistry and nutrition
Exercise prescription throughout the lifespan
Professional integrity
Systems anatomy and physiology
Applied exercise physiology
Strength and conditioning
Principles of health promotion
Biomechanics
Health, Lifestyle, Disease and Exercise Prescription
Sports medicine
Raising health awareness
Human pathophysiology and pharmacology
Functional Anatomy
Research design and epidemiology
Psychology
Health and physical assessment
Nutrition health and sporting performance
Advanced training principles and exercise prescription
Why
Australian College of Physical Education?
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is one of Australia’s leading education providers when it comes to all things sports management, applied fitness, dance and physical education. Students here will graduate with the training to work as fitness professionals as well as the knowledge to manage their own businesses.
ACPE is one of the oldest higher education providers in NSW, providing a premier learning experience for over 100 years. By gaining your qualification at ACPE, you will receive a nationally recognised credential and have access to world-class athletic facilities and training that draws in students from all over the globe.
A key value for the team at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is to ensure their staff and students are well supported and are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.
ACPE has a Student Learning Services (SLS) resource centre which is a student’s hub for all things relating to academic skills and success throughout their studies. Students also have access to SMARTTHINKING - an online service that gives students 24-hour access to academic tutors and resources.
**Want to get a feel for what it's like to study with ACPE? Head to their Open Day held at their Sydney campus on Saturday, February 2nd. Enquire now for more event info.**
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
All student testimonials for Australian College of Physical Education
"ACPE has been great in understanding and being flexible to my needs as a student but also as a full-time athlete living mostly overseas. This is one of the main reasons i chose to study at ACPE because I had heard of the support given to elite athletes. The staff and unit co-ordinators within my faculty and course and have been overly helpful and always given me the best chance to complete all tasks wherever O am in the world. I would definitely recommend ACPE and my course in particular to anyone looking to study but to also have a good balance in life whether personal or sporting, and I am very grateful for having the support of ACPE."
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) from the Australian College of Physical Education.
This qualification equips graduates with the necessary skills to find employment within the professional health field. With a strong foundational knowledge of health science, you may be eligible to work in:
Government health services
Private general health and medical clinics
Research laboratories
Medical insurance firms
Completion of this bachelor degree will also enable you to go onto postgraduate studies and pursue specialised allied health positions.
Career Outcomes
Wondering where a career in sports psychology could take you? Potential job outcomes may include; Sports Psychologist, Exercise Psychologist.
Eligible students can apply for a FEE-HELP loan to help with the upfront costs of this course.
Affordable payment plans are also available.
FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You'll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $47,014 (2021-22 income year).
