Human movement integrates anatomical, physiological and biomechanical principles to understand how the human body works in a range of clinical, workplace and sporting contexts. Understanding how people move in various contexts is essential for anyone involved in the fitness or sports science industry.

This major will enable you to develop knowledge and skills in human movement, as well as the ability to apply these skills in the workplace. It includes studies in biomechanics, motor control, psychology, human anatomy and physiology, and neuroscience. It also provides a discipline background for postgraduate study in physiotherapy.

Key Features

• You’ll critically examine, analyse and integrate scientific information related to human movement from the disciplines of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
• You’ll acquire sound knowledge and critical thinking skills, and you’ll develop professional skills in communication, and ethical and reflective practice.
• You’ll identify and apply disciplinary knowledge that underpins policy and practice in the health and human movement field.
• You’ll critically evaluate key concepts in the health and human movement fields from a range of sources, and you’ll generate evidence-based and practical solutions to problems related to human health and movement.
• You’ll have opportunities to undertake internships and work experience in settings such as clinics and professional sport organisations.

• Community sport development officer
• Health care worker
• Medical researcher
• Physiotherapist (after further study)
• Research scientist (after further study)
• Science communicator or journalist
• Work health and safety officer