Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science - Exercise Science (1702) (081356A)

Program Description This double degree provides a pathway to practise as a sports psychologist, following further study in psychology. Students will learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as motivation, stress and health. They will also study the basic and clinical sciences and learn about the exercise response when working in the areas of health, rehabilitation and sport.

Students will gain the skills and knowledge in the physical, biomedical and psychological sciences that they will need to become an exercise specialist. Students will learn the role of exercise in health maintenance and rehabilitation.

Students will learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health, criminal activity, and group behaviour. They will also learn how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural and emotional states. Students will develop interpersonal and communication skills and learn about the principles of counselling and core areas of psychology. They will learn how to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties.

Students will undertake a professional practice placement to enhance their skills.