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Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $10,272.00 pa
Part-time - $5,136.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $10,272.00 pa
Part-time - $5,136.00 pa
Be in demand and open the door to a world of employment opportunities, with a qualification as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES). You’ll graduate with professional accreditation from ESSA – until December 2027. As an AES you’ll design and deliver physical activity and exercise-based interventions to improve health, fitness, and well-being, and you’ll assist in the prevention of injury and chronic conditions. Use your skills and knowledge to help teams or individuals improve their athletic performance. You could even work with companies or businesses to boost staff wellbeing.
Great news! Complete this course and you’ll get guaranteed entry into the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (limited spots available). Forge a rewarding career in the growing exercise physiology industry – and learn to determine whether your client is ready for exercise, using a variety of techniques. You can complete both degrees in just over four years, full-time (finish your master’s in one year) – plus become accredited as an exercise physiologist once you finish postgraduate study.
Please note: A minimum grade point average is required to take advantage of this offer. And graduates can only apply in the year immediately after graduation.
Complete your degree in a way that works for you, with full-time or part-time study online. Fit this flexible course around work, life and family – and choose whether you start in February or July (there are two intakes per year). You can even study over the summer holidays to accelerate your learning.
Develop transferable skills in analysis, research, communication, project work, organisation and teamwork, which will serve you in many sectors, including health and education.
Get the most out of your course with flexible intensive schools in Bathurst and Port Macquarie during mid-session breaks. Our campuses have state-of-the-art facilities, with well-established anatomy and physiology labs, training and aerobics areas, testing facilities, and a climate control chamber in Bathurst and a resistance training facility in Port Macquarie.
During your degree you’ll get the chance to pursue your passion and major in sports media. You’ll complete a series of subjects in allied health, communication and information studies to build your skills and experience, so you can work as a sports journalist, broadcaster or online media developer.
Please note: If you choose to complete the major you will not be eligible for ESSA AES accreditation.
Get personalised online support and academic assistance from our experienced lecturers and tutors. They’ll make sure you graduate with a strong foundation in the theoretical and practical components of exercise science. Benefit from our collaborations with a range of organisations in both regional and metropolitan areas including the academy of sports, health and fitness centres and exercise science/physiology clinics – so you’ll get real world practical and hands on experience in the industry.
Charles Sturt is an elite athlete friendly university. If you're a professional sportsperson, coach, referee or emerging elite athlete, we can help you gain your qualification alongside your training and competition schedule.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| EHR101 | Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Exercise | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR119 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS182 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR131 | Introduction to Health, Nutrition and Exercise Behaviour | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR132 | Exercise for Health and Fitness | 8 credit pts | ||
| HIP102 | Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR216 | Indigenous Peoples: Sport, Identity and Culture | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR218 | Biomechanics | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR225 | Growth, Motor Development and Ageing | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR320 | Workplace Learning in Sport and Exercise | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR328 | Ethics in Sport | 8 credit pts | ||
| IKC100 | Indigenous Australian Health | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR211 | Functional Anatomy and Human Performance | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR202 | Human Exercise Physiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR213 | Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise | 8 credit pts |
| EHR214 | Skill Acquisition | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR226 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR311 | Advanced Human Exercise Physiology | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR329 | Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR330 | Neuroscience of Motor Behaviour | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR331 | Exercise, Health and Disease | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR332 | Nutrition for Health and Performance | 8 credit pts | ||
| EHR336 | Integrated Exercise Prescription and Coaching | 8 credit pts |
| SM0001 | Sports Media | 64 credit pts |
| XUN008 | Unrestricted elective | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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