- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science
Award abbreviation: BClinExSc
QTAC code: 013251
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 only
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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 accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia. 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, and sports nutrition. 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 accreditated Exercise Physiologist or exercise therapist, cardiac and pulmonary testing and rehabilitation and 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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Introduction to Sports Medicine
COR110 Biomechanics I
COR111 Systemic Physiology II
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Exercise Prescription and Programming
LFS112 Exercise Physiology I
LFS122 Motor Control and Learning
PSY100 Clinical Placement
SCI105 Biochemistry
SCI110 Exercise Physiology II
SPX102 Sports Psychology
Advanced courses (23)
BIM341 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
LFS201 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
LFS202 Sports Nutrition
LFS251 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS303 Pathophysiology
PUB351 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
SPX201 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX202 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SPX211 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX212 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX221 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX222 Communication and Thought
SPX231 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX300 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX301 Cell Biology
SPX302 Human Physiology
SPX303 Human Anatomy
SPX331 Introduction to Psychology A
SPX352 Chemistry
SPX401A Science Research Methods
SPX401B Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX401C Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX401D Systemic Physiology I
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- One (1) Core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 2 - Seven (7) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement | |||
| COR110 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| COR111 Teaching Mathematics |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies | |||
| SCI105 Contexts of Disability and Differences | |||
| SCI110 Communication and Thought | |||
| PSY100 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
| LFS112 Introduction to Marketing | |||
| LFS122 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| SPX102 Business Analytics |
Year 2
- One (1) Core course:
Core course should be studied in Semester 1 - Seven (7) required courses
Core courses (1)
Select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Economics | |||
| COR110 Accounting for Business | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Informatics |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Business Law and Ethics | |||
| SPX201 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | |||
| SPX221 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
| SPX202 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
| LFS202 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| SPX212 Business Events | |||
| SPX211 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses:
SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX231 Event Management | |||
| SPX300 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS251 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX331 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX222 Cell Biology | |||
| SPX301 Chemistry | |||
| SPX302 Science Research Methods | |||
| SPX352 Introduction to Psychology A |
Year 4
- Eight (8) required courses:
SPX401B should be studied in Semester 2
SPX401C should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM341 Human Physiology | |||
| LFS303 Human Anatomy | |||
| SPX303 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| SPX401A Communication and Thought | |||
| PUB351 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX401B Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX401C Systemic Physiology I | |||
| SPX401D Functional Anatomy |
# Subject to special entry requirements. Course Coordinator approval only.
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