The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity. Students are given 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. Students will develop skills and competencies in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. Opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings are embedded in the degree. The course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance. Graduates will also be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees.

Applicants must have successful completion of Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent