Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science is a four-year double degree combining psychological science with exercise and sports science through a structured blend of theory, research, practical learning, and professional experience. In the first year, students study Foundations of Psychology, Psychological Practice, Applications of Psychology, Research Design and Data Analysis, Introduction to Exercise Science, Nutrition, Exercise Science Foundations, and Anatomical Foundations. The second year develops knowledge through Life Span Development, Research Design, Abnormal Psychology, Functional Anatomy, Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology, Human Biology, Mechanical Bases of Exercise Science, and Growth, Motor Development and Ageing. In the third year, students progress to advanced psychology subjects including Personality, Social Psychology, and Research Design and Data Analysis, alongside Motor Control and Learning, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Assessment and Conditioning, and Resistance Training. Students also complete Professional Experience Preparation and Core Curriculum units. The final year focuses on advanced psychology through Psychological Assessment, Brain and Behaviour, Cognitive Psychology, and Learning and Behaviour, together with Exercise Physiology and two professional experience placements. Students also undertake Psychological Services Experience, providing practical exposure to professional psychological settings. Overall, the curriculum develops expertise in human behaviour, research, exercise physiology, biomechanics, conditioning, health, performance, and professional practice, preparing graduates for careers and further study across psychology, exercise science, sport, health, fitness, performance, and wellbeing.