- 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 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
Advanced courses (23)
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS303 Pathophysiology
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX300 Introduction to Clinical Placement
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
SPX303 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
SPX401A Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX401B Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX401C Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
SPX401D Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI105 Chemistry | |||
| SCI110 Science Research Methods | |||
| PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| LFS112 Human Physiology | |||
| LFS122 Human Anatomy | |||
| SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science |
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 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| SPX201 Functional Anatomy | |||
| SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine | |||
| SPX202 Biomechanics I | |||
| LFS202 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| SPX212 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2 | |||
| SPX211 Exercise Physiology I |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses:
SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX231 Motor Control and Learning | |||
| SPX300 Introduction to Clinical Placement | |||
| LFS251 Biochemistry | |||
| SPX331 Exercise Physiology II | |||
| SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology | |||
| SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health | |||
| SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health | |||
| SPX352 Sports Nutrition |
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 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| LFS303 Pathophysiology | |||
| SPX303 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease | |||
| SPX401A Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science | |||
| PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
| SPX401B Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science | |||
| SPX401C Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science | |||
| SPX401D Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science |
# Subject to special entry requirements. Course Coordinator approval only.
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