Overview

Exercise Physiology is an allied health profession that focuses on the delivery of exercise, lifestyle, and behavioural modification programs for the prevention and management of chronic disease and injury. Graduates will also possess the skills required to work within Sports Medicine teams to rehabilitate athletes of all levels. Throughout the … For more content click the Read More button below. This course requires students to undertake work-based training through a compulsory work-based placement as part of their studies. 

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

1.

Describe human physiology, psychology, biomechanics and motor control in the context of exercise science

2.

Discuss the scope of practice for an Accredited Exercise Scientist and appropriate referral pathways

3.

Create and develop exercise programs for apparently healthy clients and sporting populations

4.

Utilise and interpret appropriate assessment tools.

5.

Communicate effectively to clients and other health professionals

6.

Utilise the principles of Evidence Based Practice by evaluating the scientific literature and client needs to create appropriate exercise interventions or advice for apparently healthy clients or sporting populations

7.
Justify the mechanisms through which exercise can improve the health of clinical populations
 
8.

Undertake clinical practice that implements the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and appropriate referral pathways based on an understanding of the Australian Helth System

9.

Identify and use appropriate assessment tools for specific populations, correctly interpret the results and communicate them to relevant stakeholders in an appropriate manner

10.

Develop and deliver exercise programs for clients with pathology or injury

11.

Communicate utilising appropriate formats and language to clients, caregivers, health professionals as well as to meet the legal reporting requirements of the profession

12.

Utilise Evidence Based Practice by evaluating the scientific literature, client needs and clinical environment to create best practice exercise interventions for clients with pathology or injury

Structure
108 credit points

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science72 credit points

Alternative exits

Students may exit with the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science on the completion of the requirements for that award. 

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation

Additional information

Research areas:Medical and Health Sciences