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Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) University of South Australia, Australia

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Full Time 3 Year(s) A$ 64,500 (US$ 67,448) for the entire course 27-FEB-12

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Course summary

This program prepares students to satisfy the growing needs of health and fitness centres, sporting organisations, sports performance laboratories, and community health and rehabilitation settings, and to develop quality undergraduate students who may wish to complete their studies with an Honours and/or postgraduate program. This degree will prepare students to have a comprehensive understanding of how exercise and physical activity impacts biological, psychological and social parameters of human life across a range of populations and environments. This knowledge is drawn from the areas of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, psychology, growth and development, motor learning and control, biomechanics, nutrition and health. Within the degree coursework, the students learn to develop skills to: enable effective communication with a range of clients and peers; undertake client screening; conduct laboratory and field testing and assessment; interpret data; design and implement exercise and training programs using a variety of exercise modes for a diverse, healthy population; recognise and manage risk; and appraise and interpret scientific research.

Entry requirement for international students

Students are required to have: completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and completed 200 credits of subjects; achieved a grade of C or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2; achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2; obtained a competitive ATAR. For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required. Or: completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements; completed the Health Sciences stream of the University Foundation Studies program. International students must have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing) obtained within the last two years. Students are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. IELTS 6.0, TOEFL PBT 577 with TWE of 4.5, TOEFL iBT 90 with no band less than 20, Cambridge CPE C, Cambridge CAE 58 (no less than Borderline in RW), CELUSA AE4, Pearson PTE Academic Bands below as per the Pearson equivalency table 66 with no communicative score less than 60.

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Bachelor Degree

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University Of South Australia

About University of South Australia

The University of South Australia has 40,000 students across 6 campuses, making it the largest university in South Australia. The University promotes and sustains open intellectual enquiry characterised by high standards of ethics and integrity. Academic rigour, excellence and industry relevance underpin its actions in research and its application, in teaching and learning. The University has an exhaustive list of achievements in Teaching, Research, Eng read more

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  • Overview The University of South Australia has 40,000 students across 6 campuses, making it the largest university in South Australia. The University promotes and sustains open intellectual enquiry cha ...read more
  • Campuses Adelaide offers the best of city living in a relaxed environment and is recognised for its world class education system. It is rated as one of the world's top 10 'most liveable' cities according t ...read more
  • Accommodation UniSA has a dedicated Accommodation Service with support staff who can help you navigate through the various possibilities. There are a wide range of accommodation options available to students w ...read more
  • Scholarships UniSA funded international Scholarships UniSA offers a number of scholarships to make study in Australia more affordable for international students. As scholarship places are very limited, competit ...read more
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