This course is not available to study in 2018.
This course is not available to study in 2018.
The combined Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program develops the ability to design effective exercise and nutrition programs to improve the quality of life for both individuals and communities, including healthy people, ageing populations and people with a disability or disease. NOTE: The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program will not be available in 2018. Students may also be interested in Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) or another course related to Nutrition and Dietetics: Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Throughout this combined program you will learn to coach people to meet specific goals and provide advice on a healthy balanced diet, weight management, food allergies or intolerances, as well as conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer and digestive problems. Extensive practical experience is integrated throughout this combined course, commencing from your first year. You will complete a minimum of 140 hours of clinical and professional fieldwork as part of your Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) degree, developing the ability to practically apply your theoretical knowledge in a variety of community settings. Within the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree you will have the opportunity to participate in 20 weeks of clinical, community and food service placement training in addition to conducting a nutrition research project in your final year. Upon graduation, you are eligible to become an accredited exercise scientist with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), or a nutritionist or practicing dietitian with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for domestic mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking.