Course summary
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 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.
4.5 years min for students commencing in July
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources |
Design and deliver safe, effective, collaborative, evidence-based exercise programs for clients |
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Practice and Ethical Practice |
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 |
Exercise advanced critical reasoning, self-reflection, communication and advocacy skills for optimal outcomes |
In partnership with the client, empower the client to adopt exercise and a healthier lifestyle to improve their health |
Apply cultural and indigenous awareness and sensitivity in dealings with clients and stakeholders in exercise and clinical exercise physiology |
You will complete more than 500 hours of clinical placement for valuable work integrated learning.
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.
Course overview
Course code
3007012
Course abbreviation
BClinExPhys
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
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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Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |