Undergraduate Course Guide Fremantle 2020

FREMANTLE CAMPUS 68 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Exercise & Sport Science Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science Practicum: 300 hours Recommended Year 12 subjects: ATAR English, Human Biology and Physical Education Studies Loan Scheme: HECS-HELP As the Australian population becomes more sedentary, physical activity plays an increasingly important role in community health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science degree examines the implications of physical activity on the health of the community and prepares you to work with elite athletes. Why study this degree As part of this degree, you are exposed to a broad range of applications in the Exercise and Sport Sciences and will learn how they can be applied in the areas of health promotion, rehabilitation, physical education and elite athletic training. The degree is accredited by the national industry body Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). As a graduate completing an ESSA-accredited course are able to work in Australia as an exercise and sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach, sports coach or health and fitness consultant. Sample courses ›› Principles of Strength and Conditioning ›› Physical Activity and Health ›› Exercise Physiology ›› Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems ›› Exercise Biomechanics ›› The Australian Sports System Career opportunities ›› Exercise and sport scientist ›› Strength and conditioning coach ›› Community health and physical activity promoter ›› Health and fitness consultant Outdoor Recreation Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Practicum: 300 hours Recommended Year 12 subjects: ATAR English, Outdoor Education, Geography and Physical Education Studies Loan Scheme: HECS-HELP Our Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation is designed to meet the growing demand in Australia for qualified individuals to work in the recreation, education, adventure tourism and eco-tourism sectors. Over three years you will learn key outdoor skills while developing the ability to design, plan and implement safe outdoor programs. Why study this degree This degree provides essential knowledge, practical skills and leadership opportunities. Practical competence and professional standards are key outcomes of the program which provides you with extensive practical experience in outdoor leadership in an array of natural environments. Pursuits include white water kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, bushwalking and mountain biking. See our story on page 31. Sample courses ›› Introduction to Roping and Challenge Courses ›› Expedition Planning and Implementation ›› Physical Geography, Climates, Geology and Soils ›› Health Issues and Preventive Approaches ›› Physical Health and Activity ›› Adapted and Inclusive Practice in Physical Education Career opportunities ›› Adventure tourism leader ›› Outdoor education specialist ›› Community program organiser ›› Eco-tourism manager Health Promotion Bachelor of Health Promotion Practicum: 350 hours Recommended Year 12 subjects: ATAR English and Health Studies Loan Scheme: HECS-HELP The Bachelor of Health Promotion provides a pathway into the complex field of public health. With a strong focus on prevention, you learn evidence based strategies to identify health related issues and devise potential solutions to improve individual, community and whole population health and wellbeing. Why study this degree The Bachelor of Health Promotion focuses on promoting individual and community health and wellbeing. You develop a clear understanding of how social and other health determinants impact health and wellbeing as well as the effectiveness of socio-environmental, population and community approaches to health promotion. Throughout the program you explore the psychological aspects of health behaviour, behavioural aspects of change, health promotion principles, frameworks, planning and implementation, social marketing, principles of community development, project management and health related research and evaluation. Graduates find a wide range of occupations open to them, such as health promotion, community development, health education and health research. Sample courses ›› Health Issues and Preventive Approaches ›› Population Approaches to Health Promotion ›› Health Sciences Research ›› Nutrition for Health ›› Health and Disease Risk Factors ›› Marketing Career opportunities ›› Health promotion officer ›› Community development officer ›› Health education consultant ›› Health researcher