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Overview
Upskill, reskills, and retrain in Exercise and Sport Science. Our Undergraduate Certificate Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science gives you the perfect one-year, part-time introduction
Available 100% online or on campus, this course will equip you with core skills required to complete your Personal training qualifications and/or continue with learning new skills and knowledge at the Higher Education level.
During our Undergraduate Certificate Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science course, you will learn about basics of human movement and how it applies to physical activity. It is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.
On completing our Undergraduate Certificate Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science course, you will be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:
- Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science
- Associate Degree of Exercise and Sport Science
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
You may also use our Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses.
Advanced standing may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. Be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.
Note: Our Undergraduate Certificate must be completed by the end of 2025.
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study exercise & sport science at CDU?
Enter a growing industry as a qualified health professional when you study Exercise and Sport Science with us. You'll develop an expert understanding of how the human body responds to exercise and be able to help your clients improve their health, prevent injury or enhance their physical performance.
- Pathway to physiotherapy
- Unique focus on tropical, hot and humid conditions
- Integrated with health, fitness and sporting agencies for work placements
- #4 Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2023)
Why study exercise and sport science at CDU?
Enter a growing industry as a qualified health professional when you study Exercise and Sport Science with us. You'll develop an expert understanding of how the human body responds to exercise and be able to help your clients improve their health, prevent injury or enhance their physical performance.
- Pathway to physiotherapy
- Unique focus on tropical, hot and humid conditions
- Integrated with health, fitness and sporting agencies for work placements
- #4 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2023)
What will I study?
Our Undergraduate Certificate Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science course is a 40-credit point course consisting of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course includes a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core skills in exercise and sport science and the necessary skills for successful university studies.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core (2 units) | 20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
Specialist Elective
| 20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise prescription and delivery |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part time load.
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 | CO | HSC132 Introduction Health Promotion | CO |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
- Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
It is a privilege really; to be able to ride my bike for a living, and to still be able to study a degree online at the same time. To have the flexibility of picking up my laptop and studying my sport science degree wherever and whenever was always going to be essential for me.
Jacob Schmid
CDU student
CDU is the best place to study. The environment is good, students and lecturers are very friendly and caring. They want everyone to achieve their goal.
Merita
CDU student
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Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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