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Exercise Science and Psychology are complementary disciplines and the skills and knowledge within both will set up students to be successful in either discipline. For students who go on to work in Exercise Science area, the addition of Psychology will support them in implementing interventions with both individuals and groups. The combined degree also sets up students for progression thorough further study to become a registered psychologist. As exercise has been found to beneficial for many psychological conditions, students progressing onto other aspect of Psychology will be able to draw on their knowledge to improve their practice.

Throughout your studies in Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, you will develop skills and knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and sport and exercise psychology. This will allow you to develop industry-relevant knowledge and skills to turn your passion for sport, exercise and health into a career that contributes to a healthier community. You will become competent in prescribing exercise, as well as assessing and improving the movement of both athletes the general population. In your fourth year, you will apply your knowledge and skills while gaining hands-on experience by participating in an industry practicum.

The Bachelor of Psychology equips students with broad theoretical and practical knowledge of psychology as well as job-ready skills in analysis, writing, research, communication, and teamwork. Psychology is a varied discipline encompassing many aspects of human behaviour from individual differences such as personality and cognitive ability, to emotions, motivations, memory, and social influences. The course will provide the foundations for a professional career as a Psychologist (further studies required), but also offers a range of additional career options including health, and rehabilitation, community work, marketing, counselling, human resources, and research, to name just a few. At Murdoch, we teach the established basis of psychological knowledge and methods integrated with the latest developments and exciting new trends in the field.