Undergraduate UND-ESS-DIP-2024
Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science
Build foundations in movement and healthy living
An introductory sports course designed by industry professionals. You’ll cover topics in health and exercise related to human bodies and wellbeing. Build key skills in sports science, including using data and technology for better outcomes.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$23,863
Total subjects
8
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 04 Feb 24
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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Elective subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Diploma (Exercise & Sport Science) graduates will be able to:
- Interpret and apply knowledge across the sub disciplines of exercise and sport science.
- Assess health behaviours and conditions, human movement and skills to evaluate and prescribe exercise programs in healthy populations across a range of exercise settings.
- Apply research skills for evidence-based practice that enhances professional knowledge, including the ability to compile, critically evaluate and communicate the scientific rationale for professional decision making and service delivery.
- Exemplify professional and ethical standards in practical, interpersonal and theoretical contexts and conduct that is sensitive to client diversity and equity.
- Understand how technology is used in sport for key areas such as biomechanics and exercise physiology and apply this to measure health and performance.
- Apply valuable basic data analysis skills in Excel to record and understand how health and performance can be improved and monitored.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science is a great program for candidates looking for an introduction to sport science. Or those looking to upskill, as well as to enter university via an alternative pathway, and applications are invited from all prospective students seeking an alternative entry pathway, from school-leavers to mature-age students.
Entry requirements
Higher education
To be eligible for admission to the Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science applicants must meet the following specific requirements:
• complete at least four undergraduate-level subject from a recognised institution ; OR
• complete UNDA tertiary preparation program
Secondary education
successful completion of recognised secondary school with ATAR score of at least 75
VET studies
successful completion of a recognised VET Certificate IV
Work and Life
provide the Special Tertiary Admission Test score of at least 140 (written English) and 135 (multiple choice)
English Proficiency Requirements
Defined as the successful completion of secondary education or a 2 undergraduate subjects in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland. Certificate IV or higher from an Australian registered training organisation. STAT
Students who have English as an Additional language and are admitted on the basis of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0, with no individual band score below 6.0.
All English language tests are valid for two years from the date of completion
Credit for previous study or work
Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.
Description
Improving health and wellbeing through exercise and physical activity is increasingly important in today’s sedentary world. This program aims to introduce students to methods used in exercise science to assess health status, provide basic exercise delivery, and understand the beneficial effect on human physiology. The program also introduces students to key skill areas in exercise and sport science including biomechanics, exercise physiology, basic data analysis, and technology in sport. It is a pathway to university study in the field of exercise and sports science at The University of Notre Dame, Australia and develops the necessary tertiary skills to succeed.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
You must complete a minimum of 200 Units of Credit chosen from the subject below :
- Research and Writing in Exercise Science
- Functional Exercise Anatomy Application
- Health and Exercise Performance Testing
- Fundamentals of Exercise Programming
- Performance Methods in Exercise and Sport Science
- Exercise and Healthy Living
- Technology and Data Analysis in Exercise and Sport Science
- Chronic Disease and Exercise Management
Award Requirements
To be eligible for the award of Undergraduate Diploma of Sport & Exercise Science students must complete a minimum of 200 Units (8 subjects) of Credit chosen from compulsory courses.
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