Bachelor of Human Movement Science CQ27

Program Overview

This course is a professional degree based on the study of Human Movement Science. It presents students with the opportunity to undertake a double plan and apply their discipline of study to specifically designated career path options. It has been designed to give professionals in Human Movement Science with specifically applied knowledge, attitudes, skills, and initiatives in the areas of:

• Sport Management,
• Sport and Exercise Psychology,
• Exercise and Work Physiology, and
• Biomechanics.

Those who complete an appropriate plan will be able to work in:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Biomedical Science
• Physical Education Teaching.

In addition, those who complete the approved psychology plan within the Human Movement Science degree will be eligible for a 4th year of study in psychology.

In addition the option remains for the students to select from a wide array or electives to suit personal needs and interests.

Graduates will have a thorough understanding of sport science, human fitness, community health, lifestyle and sports management and personal health gained as a result of a multidisciplinary study of human sciences, physiology, social and behavioural science and management. Graduates will be prepared for employment opportunities and careers in a wide range of sport, health, lifestyle and related community development professional occupations. Students wishing to become registered psychologists or accredited teachers will be required to adhere to specific guidelines pertaining to undergraduate course selection and undertake additional study after the completion of this degree.

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 courses, which include:

• 18 compulsory courses
• A second plan consisting of 6 courses, as defined by the host school of the second plan OR
• A pre-defined second plan (major) in Occupational Health and Safety OR
• A pre-defined second plan (major) in Psychology

Recommended Study Schedule

The following schedule is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in four courses per term or 24 units of credit. Part-time students should therefore modify this schedule to suit their own needs The normal study load for part-time students is two courses per term or 12 units of credit per term.

Code	Course
Year 1 - Autumn
SCIE11007	Introductory Science
PSYC11008	Biological Foundations of Psychology
HMSC11003	Biophysical Foundations of Health and Human Performance
HMSC11002	Psychosocial Foundations of Health and Human Performance
Year 1 - Winter
HMSC11004	Measurement & Evaluation in Health and Human Performance
BIOH11001	Human Functioning I
HMSC11005	Human Anatomy
HMSC11006	Physical Activity, Fitness and Health

Second Year Courses

Code	Course
Year 2 - Autumn
HMSC12017	Sport and Exercise Psychology
HMSC12011	Sport Planning & Development
HMSC12007	Exercise & Work Physiology
	Second Plan
Year 2 - Winter
HMSC12008	Biomechanics
HMSC12010	Sport Management
OCHS13007	Industry Practicum
	Second Plan

Code	Course
Year 3 - Autumn
HMSC13021	Advanced Biomechanics
HMSC13022	Advanced Exercise & Work Physiology
	Second Plan
	Second Plan
Year 3 - Winter
HMSC13025	Sport Marketing
HMSC13024	Advanced Sport & Exercise Psychology
	Second Plan
	Second Plan

Third Year Courses

Note: There are no prerequisites for courses offered in the Human Movement Science program, however the program builds upon a sequence of prior assumed knowledge from previous courses. Students are advised to take the courses in the pre-defined order thus acquiring the knowledge that will be assumed in the presentation of course material at advanced levels. Students will be individually responsible for gaining the assumed entry-level knowledge of any course they elect to take out of sequence. For more information or assessment of prior learning, please contact the specific course coordinator.

Occupational Health & Safety Second Plan (Major)

Code	Course
Year 1 - Autumn
SCIE11007	Introductory Science
PSYC11008	Biological Foundations of Psychology
HMSC11003	Biophysical Foundations of Health and Human Performance
HMSC11002	Psychosocial Foundations of Health and Human Performance
Year 1 - Winter
HMSC11004	Measurement & Evaluation in Health and Human Performance
BIOH11001	Human Functioning I
HMSC11005	Human Anatomy
HMSC11006	Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
Year 2 - Autumn
HMSC12017	Sport and Exercise Psychology
HMSC12011	Sport Planning & Development
HMSC12007	Exercise & Work Physiology
OCHS12001	Introductory Occupational Health and Safety
Year 2 - Winter
HMSC12008	Biomechanics
HMSC12010	Sport Management
HMSC13024	Advanced Sport & Exercise Psychology
OCHS12005	Risk Management & Safety Technology
Year 3 - Autumn
HMSC13021	Advanced Biomechanics
HMSC13022	Advanced Exercise & Work Physiology
OCHS13016	Occupational Health, Hygiene & Toxicology
OCHS13008	Human Factors
Year 3 - Winter
HMSC13025	Sport Marketing
OCHS13007	Industry Practicum
OCHS13010	Applied Worksite Analysis
OCHS13011	Occupational Rehabilitation & Compensation

Bachelor of Human Movement Science with Psychology Second Plan (Major)

Code	Course
Year 1 - Autumn
SCIE11007	Introductory Science
PSYC11008	Biological Foundations of Psychology
HMSC11003	Biophysical Foundations of Health and Human Performance
HMSC11002	Psychosocial Foundations of Health and Human Performance
Year 1 - Winter
PSYC11009	Social Foundations of Psychology
BIOH11001	Human Functioning I
HMSC11005	Human Anatomy
HMSC11006	Physical Activity, Fitness and Health
Year 2 - Autumn
HMSC12017	Sport and Exercise Psychology
PSYC12011	Research Methods in Psychology
HMSC12007	Exercise & Work Physiology
PSYC12013	Personality
Year 2 - Winter
HMSC12008	Biomechanics
PSYC12011	Research Methods in Psychology
OCHS13007	Industry Practicum
PSYC12010	Introduction to Human Development OR
PSYC12014	Social Psychology
Year 3 - Autumn
HMSC13021	Advanced Biomechanics OR HMSC13022   Advanced Exercise & Work Physiology
Three 3rd year Psychology courses (one must be PSYC13015   Advanced Methods in Psychology)
Year 3 - Winter
HMSC13024	Advanced Sport & Exercise Psychology
Three 3rd year Psychology courses

Second Plans have also been set up in the following areas:

• Health Promotions
• Biomedical Science
• Environmental Studies
• Biochemical Sciences
• Human Physiology
• Biology
• Sociology
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Information Technology/Multimedia
• Accounting
• Management
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing
• Tourism