Major Overview
- Description
This major explores concepts related to physical activity and exercise for health and wellbeing. This major aims to develop knowledge, skills and practical experiences required for careers in physical and health education, health promotion, health services and fitness industries. This major also complements other science areas, potentially leading to postgraduate professional training. When taken with the Sport Science major, you may apply to become an accredited exercise scientist upon graduation.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand the relationship between human structural, functional and behavioural characteristics and our ability to develop, maintain and promote a fit and healthy lifestyle throughout the lifespan; (2) apply this knowledge in the assessment of health indicators and the prescription of exercise for apparently healthy individuals; (3) demonstrate excellence, creativity and intellectual exploration; and (4) apply relevant critical thinking and communication skills required for employment and further studies related to exercise and health.
- Broadening guidelines
All students studying towards a Bachelor's Degree at UWA are required to Broaden their studies by completing a minimum of four units (24 points) of study outside their degree specific major. Broadening is your opportunity to explore other areas of interest, investigate new disciplines and knowledge paradigms and to shape your degree to suit your own aspirations and interests. Many of you will be able to undertake more than this minimum amount of broadening study and we encourage you to do so if this suits your aspirations. Over the next few months you will find here some broadening suggestions related to your degree-specific major. While we know that many students value guidance of this sort, these are only suggestions and students should not lose sight of the opportunity to explore that is afforded by your Broadening Choices. Advice can also be sought from your Allocated Student Advising Office.
- Prerequisites
Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher. Students without ATAR mathematics will take a first year mathematics unit.
- Courses
Exercise and Health can be taken as a degree-specific major in the following degree courses:
Example Study Plan
See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- SS
- summer teaching period
Students looking for additional electives in the field of Exercise and Health may consider; SSEH3339 Community and Worksite Health Promotion, SSEH3366 Bioenergetics in Exercise, Nutrition and Energy Balance and SSEH3389 Exercise Rehabilitation
Level 1
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (24 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | PSYC1102 | Psychology: Behaviour in Context | None |
| S1 | SSEH1101 | The Musculoskeletal System and Movement | None |
| S2 | SSEH1102 | Applied Anatomy and Athletic Performance | None |
| S1, S2, SS | SSEH1103 | Physical Fitness and Health | None |
Bridging units
Bridging units must be successfully completed within the first 48 points of study. Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | MATH1720 | Mathematics Fundamentals |
|
Level 2
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (12 points):
Level 3
Degree-specific major units
Take all units (18 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | SSEH3301 | Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness |
|
| S2 | SSEH3375 | Psychology of Sport | |
| S2 | SSEH3388 | Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity |
Degree-specific major units
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points: