Overview

This degree includes advanced coursework in the exercise sciences, combined with a minimum of 500 hours of professional practice. You'll be prepared for work in a range of professional areas as a dual-accredited Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist. Your deeper knowledge of the human body and how exercise affects it will enable you to assess, design and deliver exercise-based programs that improve health and performance, prevent chronic conditions, and treat or manage a range of health conditions.

Program accreditation

The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Professional recognition

Enrolled students and graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by ESSA. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact ESSA to confirm registration requirements.

Graduates have two years (following completion of their studies) to submit their application to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for accreditation.

Graduates with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology are also eligible to register as an Exercise Professional with AUSActive.

Attendance information

The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast campus.

Full-time students are required attend 16-22 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Compulsory Trimester 3 study is required for students who commence in Trimester 2.

Students are able to complete the first three years of the program on a part-time basis. However, the fourth year of the degree must be completed full-time due to placement restrictions.

Coursework requirements for the fourth year of the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology start in the middle of January and span to mid-April each year. Students will undertake clinical practicum for a minimum of two six-week blocks from April to November while also undertaking a course online. Students will be required to attend placement full-time and should limit travel plans during this year.

If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

My career opportunities

Students who graduate from this program will be prepared to work in the fields of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology.

Exercise Scientists can gain employment in the fields of: community recreation, fitness or sports; clinical measurements in the field of cardiac; respiratory and sleep medicine; rehabilitation, sports or recreation management; strength and conditioning; or occupational health and safety.

Accredited Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Pathology domains covered by the services of Accredited Exercise Physiologists include cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory/pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client's clinical status.

In addition to the career pathways open to Exercise Scientists, Exercise Physiologists can gain employment in the fields of: public and private hospitals settings; primary, secondary and tertiary health care settings; private and multidisciplinary clinics; population health; workplace health and rehabilitation; ageing and aged care; fitness centres, gymnasiums, business; and sporting settings.