Overview
Turn your passion for human movement into a career
The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity.
You will gain a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise programming and prescription. Develop skills in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings embedded into your degree.
You’ll graduate with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance and be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.
Study a Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) at UC and you will:
- Work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building professional networks in the health sector.
- Translate and communicate discipline specific knowledge to a variety of health-related audiences such as professionals, government and non-government representatives and clients.
- Develop and apply critical analysis skills to a range of contemporary health related issues
- Develop technical, technological and communication skills to provide health or sport solutions for increasing complex problems.
- Design, apply and evaluate appropriate interventions for improved health or performance outcomes.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in laboratory simulated learning environments, and community and industry settings, independently and as part of a team.
- Analyse and explain the impact of physical activity on human development and performance.
Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the health industry. You will work and study in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and graduate highly employable with the skills and knowledge for success.
As part of your degree you will undertake a 120-hour WIL experience during the final year of your course.
Career opportunities
- Sport and recreation officer
- Corporate health
- Strength and conditioning
- Public policy
- Sports coach
- Human movement research and development
