This unique double degree at UniSA will provide you with expertise in the science of exercise and sport, human thought and behaviour. 

You’ll develop cognitive and creative skills to solve real-world scientific problems and apply your knowledge in diverse contexts such as sports and mental health.  

You'll learn how to provide exercise advice, deliver strength and conditioning services, do biomechanical analyses, and share skill acquisition knowledge to enhance people's physical and mental well-being, from children to elite athletes to older people. 

Your courses in psychology theory and counselling will help you enter the workforce with a strong understanding of the analytical, communication and interpersonal skills needed to work with individuals, groups and communities.

Complete more than 140 hours of industry placement across a range of settings, including schools, fitness centres and sporting clubs, and benefit from UniSA’s elite sporting partnerships.

In the first two years, you’ll study exercise and sports science courses, with an introduction to psychology, which will give you a solid understanding of:

• human anatomy and Physiology
• fundamental movement skills
• skill acquisition
• physical activity and health

The third and fourth years have a strong practical focus. 

You’ll develop critical thinking and practice-based skills to:

• develop influencing skills and intervention strategies
• gain knowledge of psychological disorders, including their causes and range of treatments
• study the relationship between psychology and physical activity

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment
• Additional academic and employer references, if required

Prerequisites:

None

Assumed Knowledge:

None

GPA:

India (best 4): 80%

Canada High School (OSSD): 85%

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education
  Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.
  OR
• Higher education study
  OR
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  OR
• Work and life experience

Foundation Studies Program

For students who do not meet program entry requirements, it is possible to gain entry into a UniSA degree through a pathway program delivered by partner institutions in Adelaide, South Australia.