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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Ipswich campus: 936111; External: 906145; Toowoomba campus: 906111

CRICOS code (International applicants): 084354A

Programs at USQ regularly undergo a comprehensive re-accreditation process to assure their relevance and quality. This program is currently being re-accredited and, as a consequence, is likely to undergo some changes. Full details will be made available when it is approved. If you have any questions, please .

Notes

For all modes there will be on-campus and practical attendance requirements for some courses. In order to successfully complete the program, students must be able to fulfil practical attendance requirements.

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Professional accreditation

USQ will be applying for Exercise and Sports Science Australia () accreditation for the Sport and Exercise Science major in 2017. Full accreditation will be assessed during 2018.

The Applied Sport and Exercise major does not have Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation.

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Program aims

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSES) program aims to allow students to develop or extend their knowledge and expertise to meet personal achievement goals or provide for career opportunities within the health, exercise, sports and fitness industry such as sports coaches, personal trainers, sports and recreation development officers, exercise physiologists, sports performance directors or a range of other roles.

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Program objectives

On completion of the program graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency and discipline knowledge and skills relevant to health, exercise and fitness and sports performance across the lifespan.

2. Demonstrate high level of understanding of exercise related issues and circumstances of individuals and groups, including sports performers and those with disabilities, chronic diseases and from a range of age groups across the lifespan.

3. Display well-developed practical skills relevant to laboratory, clinical and field situations in the sport and exercise area.

4. Exhibit a high level of commitment to evidence-based practice, good communication skills, professional development and research.

5. Demonstrate a competent level of safe, professional and ethical practice displayed in interactions with clients from a range of populations, and a variety of contexts, across the lifespan.

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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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Program Information Set

View USQ’s admission criteria, student profiles and a summary of all offers made under via the QTAC website.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^

• Subject pre-requisite: English (4,SA) or equivalent.

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a ¾«¶«´«Ã½app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

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Requirements for professional experience placements

Practical experience is an integral component of the program and each student is required to undertake and satisfactorily complete 140 hours of practical experience.

Progression into practical courses is dependent upon a pass grade in theoretical and other practical courses which have been set as prerequisites.

Applicants must be willing to undertake and submit the requirements of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½app of Southern Queensland for practical placement. Please refer to the applicable for Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Students.

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Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .

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Program structure

This program comprises of 24 units including 8 core courses and one of the following combinations:

• one 8-unit major (Applied Sport and Exercise) and 8 electives; or

• one 16-unit major (Sport and Exercise)^#

Students who have undertaken the Applied Sport and Exercise major pathway in 2015 may transfer to the Sport and Exercise Science extended major if interested.

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Program completion requirements

To be eligible to graduate, students must have completed 24 courses and met the requirements of the program.

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Required time limits

Standard – 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Maximum – 8 years

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Core courses

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Major studies

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (BSES) has two pathways:

Applied Sport and Exercise major – this major contains eight core courses and eight sport and exercise courses (for a major area of study) and a further eight approved courses. Students may, on approval of the program coordinator, choose an eight-unit major from any other USQ program. Please note that this major is not externally accredited through ESSA (Exercise and Sports Science Australia).

Sport and Exercise Science major - this major contains 24 core courses and no electives. This major is now subject to ESSA accreditation in a process that will be completed in 2018.

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Electives/Approved courses

Students may, on approval of the program coordinator, choose to undertake an eight unit major from any other USQ program or take eight electives. Students may be interested in:

Note:

Only students undertaking the Applied Sport and Exercise major will have electives available. Students can choose from any USQ course, however may be interested in law, business, public relations, journalism, biomedical sciences, psychology, and sport, health and physical education. Unless approved by the program coordinator, no more than three (3) electives can be taken at the first year level and at least one elective must be at level 3. Students undertaking the Applied Sport and Exercise major will be able to complete a second major in another discipline area (for example; in business) and have this recognised on their testamur at graduation. Advice with regard to enrolment patterns and other advice will be available to students considering this option. Selection of a second major from any USQ program must be approved by the program coordinator.

Students completing the Applied Sport and Exercise major can seek exemption for 8 electives.

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IT requirements

Students must have reliable and ready access to email and the Internet. Broadband access is required for the four compulsory core courses. For information technology requirements, please see the .

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Residential schools

The attendance requirement of residential schools within this degree is indicated by the following letters: V = Voluntary; O = Optional; C = Compulsory; R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; M = Mandatory. Find out more about , visit the to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the .

For all modes there will be on-campus and practical attendance requirements for some courses. In order to successfully complete the program students must be able to fulfil practical attendance requirements of a one week residential school in Year 1, 2 and 3.

Attendance at mandatory and highly recommended residential schools at the specified USQ campus is an integral component of the program and each student is required to attend as scheduled.

Core Courses

• (Highly Recommended)

• (Highly Recommended)

Applied Sport and Exercise major

• (Mandatory)

Sport and Exercise Science major

• (Mandatory)

• (Mandatory)

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Articulation

The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise does not articulate to any other program. However, graduates may be interested in applying for and seeking up to four units worth of credit in the MSCN Master of Science (Sport and Exercise).

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Related programs

BEDU Bachelor of Education (Sport, Health and Physical Education specialisation)

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Exit points

• (ADSE) after 16 approved courses

• (DSES) after eight approved courses

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Credit

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the .

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Course transfers

Courses may be transferred to other programs; students should consult the relevant Faculty.

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Applied Sport and Exercise major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 1 entry
• Applied Sport and Exercise major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry
• Sport and Exercise Science major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 1 entry
• Sport and Exercise Science major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

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Applied Sport and Exercise major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 1 entry

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Note: The enrolment pattern outlined provides the opportunity for students to seek reverse articulation to a nominated service provider (AFB) for a Certificate III in Fitness after the completion of the first year of study. Additional requirements of a First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification are required. Some short course or other requirements independent of university courses may in some cases need to be completed.

For full-time students who commenced in Semester 1 2015, please refer to the 2015 Handbook for the recommended enrolment pattern. For part-time students who commenced in 2015 and have not completed courses that have changed, it is recommended that courses in the 2016 enrolment pattern be taken. Advice regarding individual enrolment patterns is available.

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Applied Sport and Exercise major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Note: The enrolment pattern outlined provides the opportunity for students to seek reverse articulation to a nominated service provider (AFB) for a Certificate III in Fitness after the completion of the first year of study. Additional requirements of a First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification are required. Some short course or other requirements independent of university courses may in some cases need to be completed.

For full-time students who commenced in Semester 2 2015 please refer to the 2015 Handbook for the recommended enrolment pattern. For part-time students who commenced in 2015 and have not completed courses that have changed it is recommended that courses in the 2016 enrolment pattern be taken. Advice regarding individual enrolment patterns is available.

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Sport and Exercise Science major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 1 entry

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Note: The enrolment pattern outlined provides the opportunity for students to seek reverse articulation to a nominated service provider (AFB) for a Certificate III in Fitness after the completion of the first year of study. Additional requirements of a First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification are required. Some short course or other requirements independent of university courses may in some cases need to be completed.

For full-time students who commenced in Semester 1 2015, please refer to the 2015 Handbook for the recommended enrolment pattern. For part-time students who commenced in 2015 and have not completed courses that have changed, it is recommended that courses in the 2016 enrolment pattern be taken. Advice regarding individual enrolment patterns is available.

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Sport and Exercise Science major recommended enrolment pattern - Semester 2 entry

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

Note: The enrolment pattern outlined provides the opportunity for students to seek reverse articulation to a nominated service provider (AFB) for a Certificate III in Fitness after the completion of the first year of study. Additional requirements of a First Aid Certificate and CPR qualification are required. Some short course or other requirements independent of university courses may in some cases need to be completed.

For full-time students who commenced in Semester 2 2015, please refer to the 2015 Handbook for the recommended enrolment pattern. For part-time students who commenced in 2015 and have not completed courses that have changed, it is recommended that courses in the 2016 enrolment pattern be taken. Advice regarding individual enrolment patterns is available.