Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science meets the demand for professionals able to provide physical activity services to all sectors of the community.Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in todays world.
Structure
240 credit points in total. Students must complete at least 144 credit points over 24 subjects in the sport and exercise component of the course. Students choose four electives, appropriate to their chosen career, to complement the core subjects in the degree. Students studying to be a physical education teacher must take the performance studies subjects as electives. The creative intelligence and innovation component consists of 96 credit points. The creative intelligence and innovation subjects are undertaken in accelerated form within July and Summer sessions during the first three years of study, and through one full year of study after completion of the professional degree. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program. The course has an extensive internship program.
Subjects
- 92511: Structural Anatomy: 92512: Biomechanics of Human Motion: 92515: Collaboration, Creativity and Critical Thinking: 91429: Physiological Bases of Human Movement: 92521: Functional Anatomy: 92523: Strength and Conditioning: 92524: Health and Lifespan Development: 92526: Data Management in Sport and Exercise: 92530: Sport and Exercise Psychology: 92533: Exercise Physiology: 92536: Research Methods for Sport and Exercise: 92555: Motor Learning and Control: 92542: Applied Biomechanics: 92543: Exercise Prescription: 92544: Health Promotion and Physical Activity: 92547: Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity: 81511: Problems to Possibilities: 81512: Creative Practice and Methods: 81513: Past, Present, Future of Innovation: 81514: Creativity and Complexity: 81515: Leading Innovation: 81516: Initiatives and Entrepreneurship: 81521: Envisioning Futures: 81531: Industry Innovation Project: 81532: Creative Intelligence Capstone
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Admission to the combined degree is on merit according to the admissions policy for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (C10300). Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Study pathways
Students who complete this course with the Health and Physical Education major (HPE) are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education offered by UTS: Education. This course is formally accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and provides HPE students with the opportunity to complete two degrees.
Further information
Career options include sport and exercise science; corporate health and wellbeing; strength and conditioning; personal training; physiotherapy (pathway); exercise rehabilitation; sports coaching; teaching; health and physical education (HPE); outdoor education; and facility management. By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to some of the most complex issues that face their disciplines and society.
