Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1011
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Course ID
203755
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Carmel Nottle
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce students to the evolving discipline of human movement, exercise and sport science including its academic subdisciplines and how these relate to a range of professional roles, responsibilities and requirements. Introduction to the human movement, exercise and sport science academic subdisciplines including exercise physiology, motor behaviour, sport and exercise psychology, and biomechanics. Evaluation of personal values and beliefs, and exploration of the current state of health, fitness, exercise and sport related industries, professions and professional qualification schemes (Australia and internationally) to guide the design of a comprehensive professional development plan

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the core responsibilities and requirements of human movement, exercise and sport science professions.
  • Develop foundational knowledge related to human movement, exercise and sport science subdisciplines and apply it in practically relevant contexts.
  • Evaluate self-interests, values and competencies and align to a prospective career within the human movement, health, and sport and exercise science industries to commence career development.

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24821
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 300
Available
Available 277
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 24822
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 24823
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24824
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 24825
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
Class number
Class number 24826
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24827
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 24828
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24830
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 24831
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24832
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 24833
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
Class number
Class number 24834
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 24835
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
Class number
Class number 24836
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
Class number
Class number 24837
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
Class number
Class number 24838
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
Class number
Class number 24839
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28
Class number
Class number 24840
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24842
Section
Section WS09
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
18 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-21
Class number
Class number 24843
Section
Section WS10
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 24844
Section
Section WS11
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14
Class number
Class number 24845
Section
Section WS12
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P4-28

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH1039 Foundations in Human Movement, Exercise and Sports Science at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science