Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Human Nutrition

Adelaide University

Help clients master the building blocks of health. What we eat and how often we move both wield enormous influence over the quality of our overall health and wellbeing. In Australia, one-third of the total disease burden is caused by modifiable health behaviours – in other words, diet and exercise (AIHW, 2021opens in a new tab). Human movement professionals draw knowledge from human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, biology and more to understand the role of movement and its influence on enhancing health and wellbeing. They work with clients of all ages and abilities, developing tailored programs to help clients achieve improvements in their fitness and wellbeing. Be a source of knowledge and inspiration for others and support people to lead healthier lives. Do you value wellness and personal growth? Are you passionate about health, science and helping others? In our Bachelor of Human Movement, you’ll learn to support people of all ages in maintaining their health, fitness and wellbeing. Study human anatomy and physiology. Learn how to conduct fitness testing and monitoring. Explore human growth and motor development. Build your cross-cultural competency, communication and teamwork skills. The Human Nutrition major equips you to provide general nutrition advice and support. You’ll study how nutrients fuel the body, improve physical performance and prevent illness. Learn how to analyse data on nutrition and fitness, create personalised plans and motivate your clients to adopt healthier habits. You’ll graduate ready to pursue exciting careers supporting community health – from health promotion and rehabilitation to coaching and sports science.

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