Bachelor of Exercise Science and Psychological Science

• Demonstrate the level of critical analysis, problem solving and decision making expected of professionals aligned to psychology and exercise science.
• Apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes.
• Use reasoning and evidence to recognise, develop, defend, and criticise arguments and persuasive appeals.
• Demonstrate innovative and creative responses and solutions to problems encountered by health professionals aligned with psychology and exercise science.
• Demonstrate practical skills in laboratory-based and other research in psychology and exercise science.
• Demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open-mindedness, and intellectual engagement.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of - and commitment to - social responsibility, ethics and legal principles consistent with expectations of health professionals aligned to psychology and exercise science.
• Use information in an ethical manner (e.g., acknowledge and respect work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication).
• Promote evidence-based approaches to understanding and changing human behaviour.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand industry best practice relating to psychology and exercise science.
• Acquire an understanding of core topics in the disciplines of psychology and exercise science.
• Manage personal and professional behaviour in response to the outcomes of self-directed learning and reflective practice.
• Demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in a changing healthcare environment.
• Apply psychological principles to promote personal development in setting and achieving career and personal goals; incorporate feedback for improved performance; and purposefully evaluate the quality of one's thinking (metacognition).
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of teamwork in health professions aligned to psychology and exercise science.
• Write effectively in a variety of formats (e.g., essays, research proposals, reports using American Psychological Association conventions) and for a variety of purposes (e.g., informing, arguing).
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., debate, group discussion, presentation) and for various purposes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural issues (including prejudice, discrimination, and inequity) relative to the work of health professionals aligned with psychology and exercise science.
• Recognise and respect social, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, and gender diversity.
• Reflect on one's experiences and learn from them in order to identify and articulate one's personal, sociocultural, and professional values; demonstrate insightful awareness of one's feelings, motives, and attitudes based on psychological principles.

For units of study accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), recognition of prior learning (via advanced standing) cannot be granted for previous informal or non-formal learning, or for formal learning completed within a qualification lower than AQF level 7 - Bachelor Degree.