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Level 4, O Block A Wing,
QUT Kelvin Grove Campus,
Ring Road, Kelvin Grove,
Queensland, Australia, 4059
Phone: +61 7 3138 3360
Fax: +61 7 3138 3980
email: enquirieshms@qut.edu.au
What support does QUT give to students?
Apart from those offered by the School please check the student services page to discover the many ways in which QUT can assist. QUT also provides security services in and around all of our campuses.
How can I get a map of the campus?
Download a campus map or put “maps” in the search tool on QUT’s home page.
How do I get from one campus to another?
Brisbane City Council provides a FREE inter-campus bus service – further detail about shuttle times can be found online.
How do I get an academic calender?
Please visit our Calenders and key dates section online.
Do Human Movement degrees have Majors?
Apart from the Bachelor of Applied Science (In Human Movement Studies)/Bachelor of Business (IX47) degrees do not have majors.
Who do I contact if I have administrative problems with my enrolment?
Student Business Services (SBS)can be located at F Block KG Student Centre in the first instance, otherwise you are able to seek out the Student Affairs Officer if SBS can not assist you. Also explore the Current Students page for extra information as well as the site map on QUT’s home page.
I need various forms, where can I get or access such forms?
Forms can be downloaded from the Student Services site.
Can I change from full-time to part-time?
No. HMS degrees are all full time.
Can I study more than four units in a semester?
This is known as ‘overloading’. Students in their first year are not permitted to undertake an overload. After your first year you can only overload with special permission from the school conditions apply (need GPA of 5 or better). Students in double degrees may be required to take an overload as standard enrolment progression.
What does GP, KG, CA or CB stand for?
QUT has four campuses, Gardens Point (GP), Carseldine (CA), Kelvin Grove (KG) and Caboolture (CB). When you are selecting enrolment you should ensure that you know at which campus the unit will be taught and assessed.
Can I take a break from my degree?
Local students who have completed a semester of study are automatically eligible for up to a year of Leave of Absence. Leave of absence is permitted for International students only under medical grounds or exceptional compassionate circumstances. International students must seek advice from student centres before submitting an application for a leave of absence.
Can I study units at another university and have them count towards my QUT degree?
Cross-institutional study is available to students who are subject to the circumstances listed in Cross-institutional studies section (for example, domestic students who must go to live in another city for a semester due to work commitments). With prior approval you may be able to complete studies at another university so that they can be counted towards your QUT degree. You must submit an application form along with unit outlines for the units you wish to study at the other institution.
Can I study units over the summer school?
The School of HMS offers a limited number of units for enrolment over the summer program. Enrolment for summer units is the same as for regular semesters through QUT Virtual. Undergraduate coursework students may enrol in a maximum 48 credit point load for the Summer Program.
Can I apply for credit/RPL/Advanced standing from my previous course?
Yes. Students with prior studies in a recognised diploma or degree are eligible to apply for credit.. To assess possible credits fully we will require a transcript of results from your prior institution as well as detailed unit descriptions of the units/subjects you studied at that institution. You can source further information about gaining academic credit online.
Can I enrol in different units to the ones listed on my course summary sheet?
No. Courses have a set structure and students are required to complete all units in the correct order to be eligible to graduate.
Can I study a more advanced unit without completing the prerequisite? Can I study the prerequisite unit and the more advanced unit in the same semester?
No. Prerequisites are designed to give you the basic information you need to pass the unit at the next level.
On my last unit outline it says the unit is 'incompatible' with another unit, what does that mean?
Incompatible units can not be taken together in the same course.
Can I study a postgraduate unit?
No. Bachelor students are only permitted to enrol in undergraduate units.
Undergraduate Students must only enrol in undergraduate units (codes ending with ‘B’ e.g. HMB110). Undergraduate students must not enrol in postgraduate units (codes ending with ‘P’ or ‘N’ e.g. GSN100).
I want to go away over the exam period, will this be a problem?
Students must remain available for the entire examination period.
What if I am unable to attend an exam due to illness, work commitments etc?
You will need to submit an application for deferred examination anytime before, or within three working days after the exam date (the sooner the better!). If you are ill you must also submit a doctor’s certificate covering the date of the exam. If you are unable to attend the exam for reasons other than a medical reason (e.g. work commitments) you must have supporting documentation such as a letter from your employer and you also need to submit a Statutory Declaration, witnessed by a Justice of the Peace. A list of JP’s is available from the Enquiries Counter and the Student Centre. Please note: work commitments are not usually acceptable.
See the web pages below for more information:
- QUT information regarding deferring examinations
- QUT form for deferred examinations
- Statutory declaration form
If you are applying for a deferred mid-semester exam for a you contact the Unit Coordinator not SBS unless it is an ‘BSB’ core unit when you must use a pink form, available from the Student Enquiries Counter in Z Block and in C Block at Carseldine.
I am able to sit for my exam but I have had illness or other problems during the semester that have impaired my ability to study, what should I do?
You may be eligible for special consideration. To apply for special consideration you need to submit an application form within three working days or before your assessment. This must be submitted along with supporting documentation such as a medical certificate or a letter from your employer. If your application is not for medical reasons you also need to submit a Statutory Declaration, signed by a Justice of the Peace.
See the web pages below for more information:
- QUT information regarding special consideration
- QUT form for application for special consideration
- Statutory declaration form
How are final grades calculated? How many grades of '3' can I count towards my degree?
Final grades are awarded for all enrolled units at the end of semester. The grades are awarded as below –
Pass Grades:
7 – High Distinction
6 – Distinction
5 – Credit
4 – Pass
3 – Low Pass*
S3 – Pass Supplementary – final grade awarded following satisfactory completion of supplementary assessment*
S – Satisfactory (where approved for use).
A grade of 3 counts as a passing grade for the purpose of completing award requirements and fulfilling prerequisite requirements. There are limits on the number of grades of 3 which may be credited towards an award (Student Rule 44). Grades of S3 are not regarded as equivalent to grades of 3 for these purposes. A grade of 3 is a conceded pass, the maximum number of ‘3’s that may be counted towards your degree is three for a single degree.
Fail Grades:
2 – Fail
S2 – Fail Supplementary
1 – Low Fail
K – Withdrawn-Failure
U – Unsatisfactory (where approved for use)
Other Results:
E – Exempt
W – Withdrawn
Unfinalised Results:
A – Result unfinalised – The result will be issued when available
SA – Supplementary Assessment – Student is to undertake supplementary assessment
DA – Deferred Assessment – Student is to undertake deferred assessment
T – Assessment Continues – Studies extend over more than one teaching period
Pass Parameters:
The percentages below constitute standard result parameters, but may be changed at the discretion of the Director of Academic Programs (DAP), Course Coordinator, Unit Coordinator or delegate officer.
7 – High Distinction: 85%–100%
6 – Distinction: 75%–84%
5 – Credit: 65%–74%
4 – Pass: 50%–64%
3 – Low Pass: 47%–49%
2 – Fail: 25%–46%
1 – Low Fail: 1%–24%
Limit on Grades of Three:
Students may graduate with a maximum 12.5% of the course with grades of 3 in units. Normally this is a maximum of 36 credit points in a single degree and 48 in a double degree as long as not more than 36cps in either part. Students who have exceeded the number of units with ‘3’ grades should seek advice from the Student Affairs Officer or DAP to determine what action needs to be taken to meet the requirements for Graduation.
I want to go back to my home country as soon as the exam period is over, is this ok?
You should ensure that you remain in Brisbane each semester for the entire duration of the examination period. Students in their final year (<96 cp remaining) should remain in Brisbane until after the release of results in case you are eligible to sit for a supplementary exam. Supplementary and deferred exams are only offered on campus in Brisbane.
I was hoping for a higher grade, what do I need to do to review my paper/grade?
To review your grade the first step is to make an appointment to see your lecturer/unit coordinator and go through the marking with them in an informal review. If, after this step, you still feel there has been an error in the marking of your work you may submit a Review of Grade (RG) form to the student centre. The cut-off for RG forms is two weeks after release of grades, so you must act quickly to see your lecturer before this time.
Is there extra support available for me if I'm struggling with my studies?
The School, Faculty and University have a range of support programs and specialist staff available to assist if you are finding your studies are not progressing how you had hoped or if other issues are getting in the way of your study.
For more information please visit the QUT Equity homepage. International students can seek advice on a wide range of matters from the International Student Services (ISS).
Can I go overseas and study as part of my degree?
Yes! Exchanges are a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to experience living and studying overseas.
Student Exchange Program
The Program offers students the opportunity to study for one to two semesters in an overseas institution to experience a different culture, education system and way of life, while gaining credit towards their Degree. Students who are on exchange are still enrolled at QUT and don’t need to pay any enrolment or tuition fees to the host institution. HECs-Help students are eligible for OS-HELP loans of $5000 towards the cost of exchange.
What are the Career Options?
A degree in Human Movement Studies can help launch a career in exercise and sports science. Exercise and sports science specialists work with a diverse range of people across the community ranging from children to the elderly, including a focus on people with disabilities, and elite athletes.
Graduates work as exercise physiologists, sports administrators, exercise therapists, strength and conditioning specialists, and rehabilitation specialists. The field of exercise and sports science provides a holistic approach to achieving and maintaining health and fitness, and to helping people feel good about themselves. Please visit our School of Human Movement Studies Careers page for further information.
What is Sport Science?
Sport Science is a multi-disciplinary field concerned with the understanding and enhancement of human performance. It includes the knowledge, methods and applications of sub-disciplines of human movement studies (i.e., exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and motor development, exercise and sport psychology) as well as how they interact.
Sport scientists are trained experts who assist sports people to achieve the best possible sporting performance. They evaluate, research, assess and advise on coaching, training, competition and recovery practices in all areas and levels of sport.
A sports scientist will work with teams and individual athletes to provide scientific support in preparation for competition. This can involve information, technical and practical support on training, injury prevention, technique analysis, nutrition and optimisation of performance, and assistance with psychological issues (such as motivation, stress and arousal, and coping strategies). For example, a sport scientist might design a training programme to increase a cyclist’s speed or improve a swimmer’s power off the swimming blocks.
A degree in sports and/or exercise science or human movement studies is the basic requirement. However, in general, a postgraduate degree by research (Masters or PhD) in sports science is a mandatory requirement to gain employment either overseas or within Australia within an academy or institute of sport, professional sporting team, or University. You can expect to study subjects in anatomy, physiology, immunology, nutrition, biological chemistry, microbiology as you prepare for a career in sports science. Part of your job will be conducting experiments, making observations, interpreting data and communicating findings. To do this, you’ll need skills in communication, project management and information technology.
The major employers of sports scientists are sporting academies (such as the Australian Institute of Sport) and professional sporting teams. Many sport scientists also work in universities conducting sport science research and educating the next generation of sport scientists.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
The term “Exercise Physiologist” describes professionals from within the field of exercise science who have specialised into either health and fitness or exercise rehabilitation streams. As knowledge in the area of physical conditioning and rehabilitation has increased, the evolution of specialists in various fields have become apparent. The development of a specialised area in the field of exercise science has only occurred in recent years.
AAESS defines the domain of an Exercise Physiologist as matching the immediate aspirations and needs of the client with appropriate exercise interventions, and developing strategies which promote and assist in interventions being undertaken regularly for a prolonged period of time. Interventions will rarely only involve physical activity and as a consequence the Exercise Physiologist does not practice in isolation but will collaborate with other recognised health practitioners.
An Exercise Physiologist is ideally suited to providing professional services in the area of exercise as a treatment strategy in physical rehabilitation, as a preventative strategy for disease prevention, and work hardening as part of establishing and sustaining functional independence.
What is AAESS?
The Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS) is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners, who are in turn committed to best practice and client well-being. The central tenet of our profession is that:
"Exercise and Sports Science is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the understanding and enhancement of human movement in the broadest sense, including general physical activity pursuits such as goal oriented fitness regimens and recreational sport as well as elite sport and the area of performance enhancement. It includes the knowledge, methods and applications of subdisciplines (i.e. exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and motor development, exercise and sport psychology) as well as how they interact".
AAESS was officially founded in 1991 to meet the professional needs of exercise and sports scientists in Australia. It is directed by an Executive Board comprised of leading academics and practitioners in these fields and is supported by a growing number of regional chapters throughout Australia.
AAESS is an incorporated body and its constitution has been registered with the Australian Securities Commission.
What is the practicum?
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) course is designed to prepare Human Movement Studies professionals for work in a wide range of areas in the field of Exercise and Sport Science. This unit is designed to support you in becoming a competent practitioner, and in applying classroom knowledge and skills, via supervised practice in real world settings. Such practice should also develop your confidence, attitudes, values and understanding of professional issues, and provide opportunities to interact with and relate to Human Movement Studies practitioners. Involvement in a number of placements will enable you to compare different professional strands and evaluate the fit of personal skills and qualities in each of the selected worksites. Practicum opportunities will be linked to six broad professional areas: Health & Wellness, Sports Performance, Clinical & Rehabilitation, Occupational Health & Safety, Sports Administration and Development, and Research.
If you are currently studying within the School of Human Movement Studies, please view the Work Intergrated Learning Site (WILS) to view information about practicum placements.