Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science
Award abbreviation: BClinExSc
QTAC code: 013251
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: SC346
CRICOS code: 066298J. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- Become an accredited exercise physiologist
- Use high-tech on-campus sport and exercise science laboratories
- USC is accredited with the Australian Institute of Sport’s National Sport Science Quality Assurance program
Learn to apply your knowledge of exercise science to professional practice in clinical and community environments, to help people with chronic and complex illnesses.
This program meets guidelines for an exercise physiologist qualification. These professionals improve the health of people with chronic or complex medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure or arthritis. Your studies include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, biomechanics, psychology, motor learning, sports nutrition, and sports coaching. Advanced courses focus on professional practice in clinical and community environments, with industry placement and workplace learning. Several first aid qualifications are incorporated throughout the degree.
Post-admission requirements
You must complete 500 hours of supervised practice to be eligible for accreditation.
Career opportunities
Provide Medicare Plus services as an exercise physiologist, or exercise therapy, cardiac and pulmonary testing and rehabilitation, community recreation and fitness, sports biomechanics, personal training, research.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Graduates may also become members of Exercise and Sports Science Australia *; Sports Medicine Australia.
* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all required components of this program, to be eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with Exercise and Sports Science Australia* (ESSA).
- Complete 500 hours of supervised practice (as per ESSA requirement), comprising a minimum of 140 hours for apparently healthy clients, 140 hours for neuromuscular/musculoskeletal clients and 140 hours for metabolic/cardiopulmonary clients. These hours can be completed as part of Clinical Placement and the Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science courses.
* Pending professional registration from Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Year 1
Core courses: (1)
Complete one core course in your second semester.
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Public International Law | |||
| COR110 Private International Law | |||
| COR111 Human Rights Law |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 International Social Justice Clinic | |||
| SCI105 Legal Internship | |||
| SCI110 Sports Law | |||
| PSY100 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation | |||
| LFS112 Law Honours Thesis | |||
| LFS122 Communication and Thought | |||
| SPX102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
^ Students who have not successfully completed the prerequisite courses of LFS100 or LFS103(or equivalent) must seek permission from the Course Coordinator to enrol in this course. Students who have not met the prerequisite requirements, or who need to refresh their knowledge of biology and chemistry are advised to enrol in ENB126, which is conducted prior to the commencement of Semester 2.
Year 2
Core courses: (1)
Complete 1 core course in your first semester.
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| COR110 Science Research Methods | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses: (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | ||||
| SPX201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | ||||
| SPX221 Sports and Exercise Medicine |
| 12 | Pre: LFS122 | |
| SPX202 Biomechanics I |
| 12 | Pre: LFS122 | |
| LFS202 | ||||
| SPX212 | ||||
| SPX211 Exercise Physiology I |
| 12 | Pre: LFS112 or SPX103 |
Year 3
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX231 Motor Control and Learning |
| 12 | Pre: LFS122 or HLT100 or SPX103 |
| SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum |
| 12 | Pre: Instructor Consent Required. SPX121 and SPX203 and SPX221 and SPX222 and enrolled in Program SC344, or SC304. Mandatory requirements need to be submitted to SONIA before you attend a manual enrolment meeting with the Course Coordinator. |
| SPX322 Biomechanics II |
| 12 | Pre: SPX202 |
| SPX331 Exercise Physiology II |
| 12 | Pre: SPX211 |
| SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| 12 | Pre: PSY100 or PUB104 or SPX101 or SPX102 |
| SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health |
| 12 | Pre: SPX331 Co: SPX300 |
| SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health |
| 12 | Pre: SPX221 and (SPX201 or SPX202) |
| SPX312 Performance Enhancement |
| 12 | Pre: SPX322 or SPX331 |
Please note: SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1.
Year 4
Required courses: (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LFS251 Biochemistry |
| 12 | Pre: SCI105 and (LFS100 or LFS103) Anti: MBT251 | |
| LFS303 Pathophysiology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS203 or (LFS201 and LFS202) or Co: LFS201 or LFS203 and enrolled in Program SC357 Anti: LFS302 or NUR221 or PAR221 or HLT221 | |
| SPX401A | ||||
| SPX401B | ||||
| BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology |
| 12 | Pre: LFS201 or LFS203 or (LFS112 and LFS122) or (HLT100 and enrolled in SC395 or SC306) Anti: BIM261 | |
| SPX352 | ||||
| SPX401C | ||||
| SPX401D |
Please note: SPX401B should be studied in Semester 1; SPX401C should be studied in Semester 2.
# Subject to special entry requirements. Course Coordinator approval only.
TOTAL UNITS 288
The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au
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