Course Catalogue

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Master of Nutrition (HESNT1)

2026

Course Structure

The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.

Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.

If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au.

The final two years builds on foundational human physiology, exercise science principles with food and nutrition science knowledge and skills. The final two years also incorporate work integrated learning opportunities in food service settings, nutrition communication, project work and a nutrition research project.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Core Units (16 units)	160cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion SBI171* Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 - see additional information below) SBI172* Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 - see additional information below) SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies SPE111 Physical Assessment, Exercise Prescription and Delivery (no longer available from 2025) SPE120 Essentials in Health and Fitness (no longer available from 2025) HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction SPE205 Biomechanics and Movement Analysis (no longer available from 2025) SPE206 Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology SPE210 Motor Control and Learning (new title from 2025) SPE212 Applied Coaching Principles across the Lifespan (no longer available from 2025) SPE261 Functional Anatomy (replaces SBI261) (no longer available from 2025) SPE313 General Practicum (no longer available from 2025) SPE309 Physiology of Sport and Exercise (no longer available from 2025) SPE320 Nutrition and Health (replaced by NUT301 from 2025) SPE330 Physical Activity in Specific Population (title changed from 2025) *Students who have NOT completed both SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 should read the course changes and transitional arrangements provided below.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Specialist Electives (2 units)	20cp	Specialist elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from the units below: SPE130 Foundations of Sport Science and Coaching (no longer available from 2025) SPE230 Applied Science in Sport and Exercise (no longer available from 2025) SWK102 Communication Skills
Master of Nutrition Core Units (13 units)	140cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 140 credit points as detailed below. SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A SBI150 Cellular Biology PHM526^ Research Design NUT501^ Principles of Nutrition Science NUT502^ Nutrition Across the Lifecycle NUT503^ Food Science, Technology and Food Services NUT504^ Food, Society and the Environment NUT505^ Public Health Nutrition (External only) NUT506^ Nutrition Disease NUT507^ Nutrition Communication NUT508^ Nutrition Assessment and Dietary Methodologies NUT601^ Nutrition in Practice ## NUT602^ Research Project in Nutrition (20cp) ^ students completing a double degree (Bachelor/Master) and who need to undertake level 5 (500 level) or level 6 (600 level) units must do so via manual enrolment. See Special Enrolment, accessed via the eForms tile through the CDU Portal.
	320cp	Total Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.

## Work Integrated Learning: Students are required to attend the clinical placement hours as allocated by CDU Placement Office.

COURSE CHANGES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - 2025

SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.

Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.

SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.

Further Assistance

For further assistance please contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (freecall) or student.central@cdu.edu.au. Student Central staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HELP (Higher Education Loan Program), external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.

Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
Timetables - provides information about individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are published early in December each year.
Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.