What you'll learn
Our Bachelor of Human Movement teaches you evidence-based, sustainable and culturally informed approaches to improving human health and wellbeing. You’ll explore how and why people move – and the factors that limit and enhance their capacity to do so.
The degree is delivered in a multimodal format, with lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes and simulated learning experiences.
You’ll build research skills for health-related contexts. Gain communication, teamwork, data analysis and critical thinking skills through experiential activities. Develop cultural responsiveness, exploring how Aboriginal culture and language intersect with health and wellbeing.
In human anatomy and physiology courses, you’ll study the structure and function of human cells, tissues and organs – and how they work together to keep us alive.
You’ll explore determinants of health – such as genetics and gender. Study human growth and motor development across the lifespan. Research interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour. Practise conducting fitness tests. Learn how to prescribe evidence-based training programs for people at all levels.
In the Human Nutrition major, you’ll study nutritional science, including physiological and metabolic processes. You’ll explore nutrition policy and programs and learn how to assess research in the field to determine its quality.
You’ll investigate the role of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Understand nutrient deficiencies and their health consequences. Get familiar with the different nutrition needs during pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older age.
You’ll also study:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Biomechanics of human movement
- Lifespan nutrition physiology
- Culinary nutrition
- Sports nutrition
- Nutrition assessment and behaviour change
- Public health and community nutrition
- Group and team leadership.
You’ll undertake a hands-on Human Movement Practicum, and choose electives based on your interests and career aspirations. On completion of your degree, you’ll be able to provide general health and nutrition advice to people of all ages.
Majors
The Bachelor of Human Movement is also available with majors in the following:
- Sport Coaching
- Secondary Health and Physical Education
- Secondary Outdoor Education.