Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science - 156JA
Course Code: | 156JA |
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Course Version: | 2 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Discipline(s): | Discipline of Psychology Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
UAC Code: | 365144 |
CRICOS Code: | 071090E |
English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Introduction
Sport and Exercise Psychology has proven to be a popular area of study in recent times with particular interest being centred on how psychology might enhance athlete performance at the elite level. Many nations now have sport psychologists as part of their sport medicine team at Olympic Games, recognising the importance of their skills in maximising individual performances at the highest possible level.This double degree provides training in both coaching science and psychology and is ideal preparation for a career in sport psychology where professionals require tertiary qualifications in sports science and psychology. The National body that accredits psychology training, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) has formed a College of Sport Psychologists (COSP) as one of its specialisations. This step in some way reflects the interest and standing sports and exercise now have in the profession of psychology. The COSP requires study in both sports science and psychology, with the double degree in Applied Psychology and Sport Coaching and Exercise Science representing an excellent start in the path towards qualification as a sport psychologist. However, it is important to note that students would still have to complete an additional year of study in psychology (at either Graduate Diploma or Honours) to become eligible for accreditation with the APS. The Sport Coaching and Exercise Science qualifications mean that graduates can also expect to find employment in coaching children and adults, developing coaching resources and facilities, and in sport development in Commonwealth and State Government Departments of sport and recreation.Students are able to graduate with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the end of three years.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applies to this course.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Current and Commencing Students
- Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional Admission Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
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Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Placement Requirements
This course requires students to meet compulsory placement requirements prior to undertaking professional placement (Work-Integrated Learning) in a clinical or professional setting. For information on what these requirements are and how to meet these requirements, please visit www.canberra.edu.au/placement
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science | B SportCoach&ExerciseSc |
Alternate Exit Awards
Bachelor of Sport Coaching and Exercise Science | Bachelor of Science in Psychology |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details. This course closed from end of semester 1, 2014. Please see course 275JA Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science.
Professional Accreditation
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
Course Duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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