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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

314164 v.1 Exercise and Sports Science Major

Introduction

This major prepares graduates to undertake a range of roles that are integral to maintaining a healthy community. Exercise and Sports Science graduates will undertake roles related to sport and exercise programs for all age groups.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
309631 v.3   Pathophysiology 241 8.0 25.0
314174 v.1   Biomechanics 251 4.0 25.0
314175 v.1   Motor Control and Learning 251 4.0 25.0
314176 v.1   Effective Communication 200 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
314177 v.1   Ethics, Professional Practice and Quality Management 200 4.0 25.0
314178 v.1   Exercise Physiology 252 4.0 25.0
314179 v.1   Exercise and Sports Psychology 252 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
314182 v.1   Advanced Exercise Physiology 351 4.0 25.0
314183 v.1   Advanced Exercise and Sports Psychology 351 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 2
314184 v.1   Advanced Biomechanics 352 4.0 25.0
314185 v.1   Advanced Skill Acquisition 352 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  75.0
Year 3
314180 v.1 #   Professional Practice 351 12.0 25.0
314181 v.1 #   Professional Project 300 2.0 25.0
  50.0

#    Project and placement units are available in both semesters of year three. Students will enrol in these units as advised by the Course Coordinator, depending upon availability of the clinical placement.

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