Bachelor of Human Movement

World-class teaching staff and state-of-the-art learning facilities mean this degree is a great choice for students interested in exercise and physical activity. Our on-campus facilities, such as our specialised exercise science laboratories, are a great way to develop practical skills and explore and experience the hands-on nature of this growing industry.

In your first year you will complete a placement, meaning you will be exposed to industry from the very beginning. You will also have the opportunity to undertake other placements through electives in a wide range of different fields.

In third year, you can also choose to study overseas by completing an international exchange in Norway, Canada, United States or the United Kingdom.

During your first year of study, you will develop a strong foundation in:

• human anatomy and physiology
• human movement professional practice
• health and physical activity
• growth and motor development
• group and team psychology.

Second year studies will focus on:

• motor learning
• nutrition
• exercise physiology
• biomechanics
• specialist knowledge through electives.

During your final year you will focus largely on your chosen stream, in addition to core courses in sociology of health and physical activity. You can choose to complete a stream in one of the following areas:

• Health and Physical Education
• Rehabilitation Sciences
• Sports Coaching
• Outdoor Education
• Health Promotion.

You will also develop knowledge in two additional specialist areas, choosing from physical education, coaching, health, outdoor education, rehabilitation or nutrition.

This degree teaches you practical skills and effective communication skills to facilitate interaction with a range of clients and peers, complete client screening, conduct laboratory and field testing, interpret scientific research and design and implement physical activity, exercise and training programs.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Depending on your primary chosen stream, human movement graduates will be able to consider careers such as:

• Sport development officer: responsible for coordinating club and athlete participation in sports programs, as well as improving the performance of individuals and teams
• Community and allied health worker: support and assist the work of allied health professionals, such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians
• Health and wellbeing advisor: provide advice on healthy active lifestyles and nutrition to support wellbeing
• Human Movement practitioner: engage a broad population of people and groups throughout the lifespan to be more physically active using a broad range of modalities for health, fitness and wellbeing
• Outdoor education practitioner: facilitate nature-based outdoor learning experiences for personal and group development, health and wellbeing, environmental learning, sustainability and social justice
• Sports coach: provide expert training advice to sporting professionals, and analyse their performances to provide further feedback and development strategies.

Those students in the Health and Physical Education stream can continue their studies in either primary or secondary teaching, leading to a career as a primary specialist Health and Physical Education or Science teacher, or a secondary school teacher in Health and PE and Junior Science, as well as a third learning area depending on your electives. For more information including subjects you'll be able to teach, visit our secondary health and physical education teaching page.

Become even more employable by combining your Bachelor of Human Movement degree with another degree. With just one year of extra study you can graduate with a double degree. Your options include Nutrition and Food Sciences or Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills).

Other postgraduate coursework areas include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, business, journalism and social work.

Where can my interest in health take me?

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