Major in Exercise Science
(Applicable to students admitted to the new 4-year curriculum in 2016-17)
You are required to successfully complete 96 credits, including a 12-credit dissertation as Capstone Requirement
Science Core Courses (Years 1 and 2)
Students are required to complete all the following Science Core Courses of 24 credits in total in years 1 and 2.
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BBMS1001/ BBMS1002 |
Human Biology/ Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Year 1 | 6 credits |
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BBMS2002/ BBMS2011 |
Evidence-based Practice and Public Health/ Research Methods in Medicine and Health |
Year 2 | 6 credits |
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BBMS2004/ BBMS2012 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy/ Anatomy for Exercise and Health |
Year 1 | 6 credits |
| CMED2004 | Behavioural Sciences I | Year 2 | 6 credits |
Subject Core Courses – Prescribed (Years 1 and 2)
Students are required to complete 36 credits from the following courses in years 1 and 2.
| EXSC1001 | Foundations of Exercise Science (*compulsory) | Year 1 | 6 credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC1002 | Physical Activity and Health | Year 1 | 6 credits |
| EXSC1003 | Kinetic Anatomy | Year 2 | 6 credits |
| EXSC2001 | Fundamentals of Motor Control and Learning | Year 2 | 6 credits |
| EXSC2003 | Exercise Physiology | Year 2 | 6 credits |
| EXSC2006 | Measurement of Physical Activity | Year 2 | 6 credits |
| EXSC2007 | Exercise Prescription and Training | Year 2 | 6 credits |
Specialism Courses (Years 3 and 4)
Candidates are required to complete 24 credits from the following Specialism Courses during years 3 and 4.
| EXSC3001 | Internship | 6 credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC3002 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3003 | Advances in Skill Learning | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3004 | Physical Activity and Disability | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3005 | Physical Activity and Diseases of Inactivity | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3006 | Public Health Promotion of Physical Activity | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3007 | Special Topics in Exercise Sciences | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3008 | Recent Advances in Exercise and Health | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3009 | Current Concepts in Exercise and Health | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3010 | Advanced Measurement of Physical Activity | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3011 | Advanced Exercise Prescription and Training | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3012 | Applied Anthropometry | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3013 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 6 credits | |
| EXSC3014 | Rehabilitation Science | 6 credits | |
| EXCS3015 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 6 credits |
Capstone Experience (Year 4)
Candidates are required to complete 12 credits of dissertation in year 4.
| EXSC4000 | Dissertation | Year 4 | 12 credits |
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(Applicable to students admitted to the existing 4-year curriculum in 2015-16 and before)
You are required to successfully complete 90 credits, comprising:
- 24 credits in Introductory Level courses
- 54 credits in Advanced Level courses
- 12 credits of Capstone (Dissertation)
*For students admitted to 4-year curriculum from 2013-2014 onwards, Foundations of Exercise Science EXSC1001 is a pre-requisite for the Major in Exercise Science.
Introductory Level Core Courses
| EXSC1001 | Foundations of Exercise Science |
|---|---|
| EXSC1002 | Physical Activity and Health |
| EXSC1003 | Kinetic Anatomy |
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EXSC1004/ BBMS1001/ BBMS1002 |
Physiology for Human Movement/ Human Biology/ Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Advanced Level Courses
| EXSC2001 | Fundamentals of Motor Control and Learning |
|---|---|
| EXSC2002 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| EXSC2003 | Exercise Physiology |
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EXSC2004/ BBMS2002/ BBMS2011 |
Research Design and Analysis for Exercise and Health/ Evidence-based Practice and Public Health/ Research Methods in Medicine and Health |
| EXSC2005 | Biomechanics |
| EXSC2006 | Measurement of Physical Activity |
| EXSC2007 | Exercise Prescription and Training |
| EXSC3002 | Advanced Exercise Physiology |
| EXSC3003 | Advances in Skill Learning |
| EXSC3004 | Physical Activity and Disability |
| EXSC3005 | Physical Activity and Diseases of Inactivity |
| EXSC3006 | Public Health Promotion of Physical Activity |
| EXSC3007 | Special Topics in Exercise Sciences |
| EXSC3008 | Recent Advances in Exercise and Health |
| EXSC3009 | Current Concepts in Exercise and Health |
| EXSC3010 | Advanced Measurement of Physical Activity |
| EXSC3011 | Advanced Exercise Prescription and Training |
| EXSC3012 | Applied Anthropometry |
| EXSC3013 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition |
| EXSC3014 | Rehabilitation Science |
Capstone
| EXSC4000 | Dissertation (12 credits) |
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