Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
This industry-relevant, practical degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of how to use exercise management to prevent disease onset and treat a range of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as cancer and mental health.
Practical experience will be further highlighted when you complete real-world clinical placements. These industry-based placements are not only a practical way for you to apply what you have learnt during your studies but are also a great way to build industry networks and relationships.
A major part of your studies in third and fourth year will involve completing an honours level professional project related to clinical exercise physiology in partnership with an academic researcher or industry professional.
You will also be exposed to research and learning opportunities in our on-campus and community Allied Health and dedicated Exercise Physiology Clinics.
Through a variety of theoretical classes, practical experiences and clinical placements you will develop an understanding of how exercise management can be used to prevent disease onset and to treat a range of diverse health conditions. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as cancer and mental health.
You will study a number of core courses that cover topics such as:
anatomy and physiology
biomechanics
motor learning and control
exercise and sport psychology
exercise programming and nutrition.
You will also complete specialised training in areas such as:
pathophysiology
clinical exercise assessment, prescription and delivery
occupational rehabilitation
lifestyle modification strategies such as behavioural change and motivational interviewing.
Campus Information
Adelaide- City East
Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Teaching and Research
UniSA has an excellent reputation in teaching and learning and an enviable record of achievement in graduate employability. Our teaching focuses around preparing students to be work-ready through relevant and industry-informed curricula. UniSA ensures its teachers motivate, challenge and stimulate students’ learning, with our research activity informing our teaching across our broad discipline profile.
Teaching and learning excellence are at the centre point of our promotion criteria, performance management practices, and approaches to rewards and recognition for our academic staff.
Research at UniSA is inspired by challenges and opportunities, partnered with industry and communities, and underpinned by excellence. Our academics engage in interdisciplinary teams to translate their research into meaningful outcomes. Contributing to a research environment that is vibrant, responsive and outward-facing are the University’s research themes. The themes link our research strengths and address local and global socio-economic needs:
- An age friendly world
- Transforming industries
- Scarce resources
- Cancer
- Healthy futures
- Transforming societies
Our flagship institutes and strategic alliances include the Future Industries Institute, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, Sansom Institute for Health Research and the Centre for Cancer Biology. Further information about our enterprising research and research centres and concentrations can be found at our Research page.
Industry Connections
Real solutions don’t happen without great partnerships. We have partnered with local icons and international heavyweights to drive the advancements behind a better society. Across the University, we seek to match our research capability and strengths with the opportunities, challenges and needs of our partners, and maximise the mutual benefits of engagement.
With a growing presence on Adelaide’s cultural calendar and as a partner across arts, culture and sporting events, we’re acting on a social mission to enrich our society. Our campus spaces stimulate and foster creativity and innovation, support new models of learning, support our enterprise researchers and connect with the community.
Professional staff
As a professional staff member you get exposure to the research and teaching at UniSA, and work closely with leading academics who through research and teaching, are shaping the professionals of the future.
Professional staff support both staff and students, and this ranges from career advice services to students, finance, HR, marketing, facilities and management, research support – all of these areas are critical to supporting the day-to-day operations of departments and the university as a whole. There are numerous benefits and opportunities for personal development at UniSA.
As recognised allied health professionals, Accredited Exercise Physiologists are qualified in clinical exercise prescription and the delivery of exercise-based lifestyle and behaviour modification programs to prevent and treat injury and disease.
Career prospects for exercise physiologists are expected to grow nationally due to our ageing population and an increased awareness regarding the benefits of exercise for a range of health conditions.
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you may work in a variety of settings, including:
hospitals
general practices
private clinics
health and fitness facilities
workplace and population health services
exercise, sports and biomedical science research.
This could also lead you to work in areas such as workplace health and wellness, aged care, primary care and high performance.
PSW Opportunity
Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)
Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)
PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications
All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate,
Higher Secondary School Certificate
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) with an
average of at least 60 per cent in best four subjects (excluding any
local languages)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL PBT 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Cambridge CAE/CPE 169
CELUSA (UniSA ELICOS) AE4
Pearson PTE 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
- Course Code: 095008F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
151200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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