Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Victoria University

Aim for a career supporting community health, and helping athletes achieve their best. Our double degree in sport and psychological studies gives you specialised understanding of the human body and mind.The Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies includes subjects in the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities. It prepares you for a career in the sport and exercise professions, with a focus on psychology.VU has world-class facilities, including sports labs to study biomechanics and physiology, and interaction labs for counselling practice.You’ll also benefit from extensive work experience with sporting and community organisations.With further graduate study, you can become a registered psychologist or teacher.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Integrate conceptual understandings of training and conditioning needs, program design, service delivery, performance evaluation, barriers to participation and relevant sport and exercise science principles, with advanced specialist knowledge within the discipline of psychological studiesCritically analyse theoretical and technical knowledge in diverse contexts, and adapt and apply related counselling and psychological skills to the effective and professional delivery of sport, exercise and active recreation programsCritically review and apply information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems related to the delivery of sport, exercise, and active recreation services in contemporary settings

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