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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
4.5 years min for students commencing in July -
Location
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Course abbreviation
BClinExPhys
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Course code
3007012
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is a four-year degree that develops expert knowledge about how exercise can improve health and wellbeing and manage chronic disease.
The degree prepares you for an exciting career as an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP), one of the fastest-growing group of allied health professionals in Australia, and includes a significant clinical placement (of a total 514 hours) as part of the degree.
The course will build your knowledge and expertise to assess, prescribe and deliver exercise programs to assist clients better manage their health.
Please note: There are requirements that you need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources |
GA2: Creativity Design and deliver safe, effective, collaborative, evidence-based exercise programs for clients |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Practice and Ethical Practice |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply and integrate an understanding of physiology and pathophysiological conditions to inform exercise practice Attain competency in screening, data collection and assessment of function, health and fitness status to inform exercise design |
GA5: Lifelong learning Exercise advanced critical reasoning, self-reflection, communication and advocacy skills for optimal outcomes |
GA6: Communication and social skills In partnership with the client, empower the client to adopt exercise and a healthier lifestyle to improve their health |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply cultural and indigenous awareness and sensitivity in dealings with clients and stakeholders in exercise and clinical exercise physiology |
You will complete 514 hours of clinical placement for valuable work integrated learning as part of this course.
During your clinical placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop your clinical skills in real life settings. This work integrated learning is completed at the Southern Cross University Health Clinic and external locations including hospitals, local government and private health providers. The University has an important focus on both urban and rural and remote health.
Blue card: You must undergo a criminal history check for working with children and be issued with a suitability card (blue card) before commencing clinical placement/practicum in an organisation where work involves children or young people.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Coffs Harbour | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising all core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions |
Term1,3,5
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| HLTH1008 | Physical Activity for Health |
Term1
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| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1006 | Growth and Development |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO2001 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH2002 | Exercise Physiology |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| HBIO2002 | Motor Control |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| SCIN2002 | Introductory Biomechanics |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH2001 | Motor Learning for Coaching |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH2003 | Exercise and Sport Assessment |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| SPRT2001 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC2003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH2004 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners |
Term1,4
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Third Year |
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| SPRT3001 | Professional Preparation |
Dual Term2
Term5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3009 | Pathophysiology for Clinical Exercise Physiology |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3004 | Transition to Practice |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH2005 | Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| SCIN3001 | Applied Biomechanics |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3011 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Metabolic and Renal Health |
Term3
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| PSYC2007 | Behaviour Change |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3012 | Exercise for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Fourth Year |
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| HLTH3014 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology I | Not currently available |
24 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3010 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Mental and Cardiorespiratory Health |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3013 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Oncology and Neurological Health |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH1003 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport |
Term3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| HLTH3015 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology II | Not currently available |
24 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| HLTH3016 | Integrated Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone | Not currently available |
12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||
| HLTH1008 | Physical Activity for Health | ||
| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| HBIO1006 | Growth and Development | ||
| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | ||
| HBIO2001 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | ||
| HLTH2002 | Exercise Physiology | ||
| HBIO2002 | Motor Control | ||
| SCIN2002 | Introductory Biomechanics | ||
| HLTH2001 | Motor Learning for Coaching | ||
| HLTH2003 | Exercise and Sport Assessment | ||
| SPRT2001 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning | ||
| PSYC2003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | ||
| HLTH2004 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery | ||
| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | ||
| SPRT3001 | Professional Preparation | ||
| HLTH3009 | Pathophysiology for Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||
| HLTH3004 | Transition to Practice | ||
| HLTH2005 | Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice | ||
| SCIN3001 | Applied Biomechanics | ||
| HLTH3011 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Metabolic and Renal Health | ||
| PSYC2007 | Behaviour Change | ||
| HLTH3012 | Exercise for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health | ||
| HLTH3014 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology I | Note 1 | |
| HLTH3010 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Mental and Cardiorespiratory Health | ||
| HLTH3013 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Oncology and Neurological Health | ||
| HLTH1003 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport | ||
| HLTH3015 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology II | Note 1 | |
| HLTH3016 | Integrated Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone |