Bachelor of Human Movement University of South Australia - City East Campus, Australia

Exercise and physical activity positively impacts human life in a variety of ways - biologically, psychologically and socially. In this customisable and industry-relevant degree, you'll develop a well-rounded understanding of these impacts on human health.

You will develop a solid foundation in how the human body works, and can align your studies with your career aspirations by choosing one of two primary streams in either Exercise and Sport Science or Health and Physical Education.

This hands-on degree includes practical learning in brand-new, industry-leading facilities in our Sports Science Hub. Located within the SASI building alongside elite athletes, test your performance and analysis skills in our biomechanics, exercise physiology, and exercise teaching labs under the guidance of leading exercise and sport science experts.

You'll complete at least 75 hours of industry placement, allowing you to build professional networks while you study. You'll graduate with practical experience in areas including human movement, health and physical education, outdoor education, exercise science or health and wellbeing.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Human Movement offers an exciting combination of theoretical, conceptual and hands on learning. Human Movement_SASI_Sports Science Hub_Gym_Body Copy.jpgFrom your first year, you can select from primary streams in either Exercise and Sport Science or Health and Physical Education.

If you choose to study the Exercise and Sport Science stream, you’ll develop hands-on skills in the SASI facility to maximise human health and performance. You can also study a secondary stream in Advanced Exercise and Sport Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, Sports Coaching, Health Promotion or Nutrition.

If you pursue the Health and Physical Education Stream, you can study a second learning area chosen from a wide range of options including Outdoor Education, Mathematics, Science, English and Nutrition. Visit the Health and Physical Education (H&PE) teacher page to find out more.

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

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Human movement
• Health and physical activity
• Motor development and ageing
• Group and team psychology

Second year studies will focus on:

• Motor learning and control
• Human nutrition
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics

This degree teaches you practical skills and effective communication techniques to interact confidently with clients and peers, complete client screenings, conduct laboratory and field testing, interpret scientific research, and design and implement exercise and training programs.