UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is a four-year degree that develops expert knowledge about how exercise can improve health and wellbeing and prevent, rehabilitate or manage chronic disease, injury or disability. 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. This course has travel expectations - please read the information below on placements carefully. Pathway option: Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Specialisation).
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core Units
- HLTH1001Introduction to Science for Health Professions
- HLTH1008Physical Activity for Health
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1006Growth and Development
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- HBIO2001Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
- HLTH2002Exercise Physiology
- HBIO2002Motor Control
- SCIN2002Introductory Biomechanics
- HLTH2001Motor Learning for Coaching
- HLTH2003Exercise and Sport Assessment
- SPRT2001Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
- PSYC2003Exercise and Sport Psychology
- HLTH2004Exercise Prescription and Delivery
- STAT2001Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
- HLTH2005Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice
- HLTH3007Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- SCIN3001Applied Biomechanics
- HLTH3011Clinical Exercise Physiology for Metabolic and Renal Health
- SPRT3001Work Integrated Learning in Exercise Science
- HBIO2005Human Pathophysiology
- HLTH3012Exercise for Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health
- HLTH3014Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology I
- HLTH3010Clinical Exercise Physiology for Mental and Cardiovascular Health
- HLTH3018Clinical Exercise Physiology for Neurological and Functional Health
- HLTH3015Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology II
- HLTH3017Clinical Exercise Physiology for Oncology and Special Populations
- HLTH3016Integrated Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone
- Option UnitsUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesHLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and SportHLTH3005Interprofessional Health Practice HLTH1003
- HLTH1003Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- HLTH3005Interprofessional Health Practice | Option Units: HLTH1003 Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health
- Fitness and Sport
- HLTH3005Interprofessional Health Practice
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Admissions
ATAR: 70. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising: 29 core units (372 credit points); and 1 option unit (12 credit points). Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on the Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page must be met prior to attending work integrated learning. All work integrated 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 Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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