- Become an accredited exercise physiologist
- Use high-tech on-campus sport and exercise science laboratories
- USC's Exercise Science laboratories are 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.
Such professionals improve the health of people with chronic or complex medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure or arthritis.
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
Before undertaking clinical placements you must provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunisation as well as first aid and CPR training, undertake a Criminal History check and obtain or hold a current Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG). The evidence of these requirements will be included as an assessment item of the initial placement subject conducted in the third year of the Clinical Exercise Science degree, SPX300 . It should also be noted that students may be required to undertake some clinical placements outside the Sunshine Coast region in metropolitan and regional/rural areas.
Career opportunities
Provide Medicare Plus services as an Accreditated Exercise Physiologist; or exercise therapist, cardiac and pulmonary testing and rehabilitation, 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.
Accreditation
USC's Exercise Science laboratories are accredited with the Australian Institute of Sport's National Sport Science Quality Assurance program.
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 commence fieldwork placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card - Working with Children Check - QLD). This is required by week 6 of the third year subject, SPX300 , and is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). The application timeline for this Card is usually in the region of 6-8 weeks, therefore it is advised that this process is initiated at the time of enrolment into SPX300 if not before.
- Provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (blood titre level after approved vaccination schedule)
- Hold current Senior First Aid and CPR certificates (currency of certification is to be maintained thorughout the program)
- You may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check for particular placements, cost of which is to be borne by the student.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
COR110 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
COR111 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
LFS112 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
LFS122 Communication and Thought
PSY100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI110 Cell Biology
SPX102 Human Physiology
Advanced courses (23)
BIM341 Human Anatomy
LFS201 Introduction to Psychology A
LFS202 Chemistry
LFS251 Science Research Methods
LFS303 Introduction to Coaching Science
PUB351 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX201 Systemic Physiology I
SPX202 Systemic Physiology II
SPX211 Biochemistry
SPX212 Pathophysiology
SPX221 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SPX222 Functional Anatomy
SPX231 Biomechanics I
SPX300 Exercise Physiology I
SPX301 Exercise Prescription and Programming
SPX302 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX303 Sports Psychology
SPX331 Motor Control and Learning
SPX352 Clinical Placement
SPX401A Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX401B Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SPX401C Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
SPX401D Exercise Physiology II
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 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| COR110 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
| COR111 Contemporary Issues in Education |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Second Language Acquisition and Learning | |||
| SCI105 Second Language Teaching Methodologies | |||
| SCI110 Communication and Thought | |||
| PSY100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| LFS112 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS122 Cell Biology | |||
| SPX102 Chemistry |
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 Science Research Methods | |||
| COR110 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
| COR111 Human Physiology |
Required courses (7)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Human Anatomy | |||
| SPX201 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
| SPX221 Communication and Thought | |||
| SPX202 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| LFS202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX212 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| SPX211 Functional Anatomy |
Year 3
- Eight (8) required courses:
SPX300 should be studied in Semester 1
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPX231 Introduction to Sports Medicine | |||
| SPX300 Biomechanics I | |||
| LFS251 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| SPX331 Exercise Prescription and Programming | |||
| SPX222 Exercise Physiology I | |||
| SPX301 Motor Control and Learning | |||
| SPX302 Clinical Placement | |||
| SPX352 Biochemistry |
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 Exercise Physiology II | |||
| LFS303 Sports Psychology | |||
| SPX303 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation | |||
| SPX401A Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | |||
| PUB351 Sports Nutrition | |||
| SPX401B Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| SPX401C Pathophysiology | |||
| SPX401D Exercise Management in Chronic Disease |
# Subject to special entry requirements. Course Coordinator approval only.