SPORTS SCIENCE
ANDHEALTH
ODETTEOVERTON
(USA)
Study Abroad student
“I’m really enjoying my
PSYC2000
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
class because it combines both my
Psychology and Human Performance
majors perfectly in one course. The
lecturers are very enthusiastic about
the subject and have no problem
engaging students in discussions
even though it’s a large class of
around 300 people. I had never
given much thought to becoming a
sports psychologist but after only the
first class, I started thinking about a
career in that field.”
UQ CODE COURSE NAME
ANAT1020 Systematic Anatomy
BIOL1900
Biophysical Foundations of
Human Movement
BIOL2630 Biomechanics
DEVB3001 Developmental Neurobiology
HIST3002
History of Sport and Physical Activity
in Australian Society
HLTH3000 Legal and Ethical Principles in Health
HMST2190
Sport and Physical Activity in
Society: Historical to Contemporary
Perspectives
HPRM1100
Introduction to Health Promotion
Principles and Strategies
HPRM3001
Promoting Physical Activity and
Health
HPRM7004
Introduction to Substance Use and
Misuse
INDH1005
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Health
NEUR2530 Motor Control and Learning
NUTR1023
Health and Fitness Through
Diet and Exercise
NUTR2003 Nutrition in Lifespan
NUTR3011 Understanding Population Nutrition
NUTR3012
Community and Public Health
Nutrition
NUTR7008 Nutrition in International Health
PUBH1102 Introduction to Population Health
PUBH2004 Understanding Health Behaviours
PUBH2007 Health Research Methods
PUBH2008 Major Diseases and Their Control
PUBH2010 Global Health and Infectious Disease
PUBH3001
Health Services Planning and
Evaluation
PUBH3005 Influencing Health Behaviours
PUBH7099 Managing Global Disease Priorities
SOCY3020
Medicine, Markets and Health:
Sociological Perspectives on Health
and Illness
SPCH1100
Introduction to Communication and
Swallowing Disorders
SPCG3343 Developing the Elite Athlete
NOTES
– Course information is correct as at April 2014 and may
change in 2015. Please refer to
for current information.
– While all listed courses are available to Study Abroad
and Incoming Exchange students, some will require
faculty/school approval as relevant previous study may
be required.
FEATUREDCOURSES
The Olympic Movement and
Society
HIST3003
This course examines the historical,
political, economic, cultural and educational
aspects of both the ancient and modern
Olympic Games, especially the emergence
and significance of the modern Olympic
Movement.
Exercise Physiology
PHYL2730
You will be given the opportunity to study
physiological responses, mechanisms and
adaptations in response to exercise and
training. Physiological principles are applied
to evaluation and improvement of physical
performance. You will also complete
laboratory and field tests for the assessment
of physical fitness and performance
throughout this course.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
PSYC2000
This course is an introduction to the
impact of social psychological variables on
participation and performance in sport and
exercise, and the influence of participation
in sport and exercise on the psychological
characteristics of the individual.
Systematic Anatomy for Health
Sciences
ANAT1000
This course introduces you to the anatomy
and physiology of the human body’s
systems (e.g. cardiovascular) including its
basic functions and integration. You will gain
instruction in gross anatomical structure
and function, histology, basic physiological
principles as well as pathoanatomy.
OTHERCOURSES
The table at right lists other popular courses
in this area available to Study Abroad and
Incoming Exchange students. A full list of
courses can be found on UQ’s Courses and
Programs website at
Pre-Med and Pre-Health students
Courses such as Biomedical Science,
Anatomy, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry are available if you are
preparing for a career in the medical and
health professions.
You will gain international and cross-
cultural perspectives on the critical medical
and health policy questions confronting
the world today, and will also be exposed
to research, field trips and clinical
opportunities in fields such as Science,
Molecular Biology and Neuroscience.
For relevant courses, see also the section
on Science and Mathematics.
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UQ Guide 2015
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
