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Charles Sturt University

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Undergraduate Certificate in Exercise Studies

  • Certificate

Combine your passion for health and fitness with the science behind the latest techniques for solving health challenges with the Undergraduate Certificate in Exercise Studies from Charles Sturt University. This course serves as a pathway to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$5,748 per year

About this course

Overview

Combine your passion for health and fitness with the science behind the latest techniques for solving some of our greatest health challenges with the Undergraduate Certificate in Exercise Studies from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
  • A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Restricted electives32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsEHR119Anatomy and Physiology 18 credit ptsEHR101Sociocultural Foundations of Sport and Exercise8 credit ptsEHR131Introduction to Health, Nutrition and Exercise Behaviour8 credit ptsIKC100Indigenous Australian Health8 credit ptsBMS182Human Anatomy and Physiology 28 credit ptsEHR211Functional Anatomy and Human Performance8 credit ptsEHR132Exercise for Health and Fitness8 credit ptsHIP102Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences8 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Sturt University.
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
87%
Skill scale
71.8%
Teaching scale
80.7%
Employed full-time
$65.4k
Average salary