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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 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.
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 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.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To meet the University’s minimum English Language Proficiency requirement an applicant must have achieved:
Recognised Countries means the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK and USA.
Please note, Rule 2 Schedule B test scores equivalencies do not apply to this course.
Graduates of the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (BSES) degree will be awarded 19 units credit into the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (BCEP). Non-SCU students with an exercise science degree will be assessed on a case by case basis.
For units of study accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) - recognition of prior learning (via advanced standing), cannot be granted for previous informal or non-formal learning, or for formal learning completed within a qualification lower than AQF7 - Bachelor degree.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Score or equivalent | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1 | $30,832 ($3,854 per unit) | N/A |
| Lismore | Term 1 | $30,832 ($3,854 per unit) | N/A |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience 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 Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units | |||||
| HLTH1001 | Introduction to Science for Health Professions | ||||
| HLTH1008 | Physical Activity for Health | ||||
| HBIO1009 | Introductory Anatomy and Physiology | ||||
| HBIO1006 | Growth and Development | ||||
| HBIO1010 | Integrated Anatomy and Physiology | ||||
| NUTR1001 | Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity | ||||
| HBIO2001 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | ||||
| HLTH2002 | Exercise Physiology | ||||
| HBIO2002 | Motor Control | ||||
| SCIN2002 | Introductory Biomechanics | ||||
| HLTH2001 | Motor Learning for Coaching | ||||
| HLTH2003 | Exercise and Sport Assessment | ||||
| SPRT2001 | Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning | ||||
| PSYC2003 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | ||||
| HLTH2004 | Exercise Prescription and Delivery | ||||
| STAT2001 | Foundations of Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | ||||
| SPRT3001 | Professional Preparation | ||||
| HLTH3009 | Pathophysiology for Clinical Exercise Physiology | ||||
| HLTH3004 | Transition to Practice | ||||
| HLTH2005 | Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice | ||||
| SCIN3001 | Applied Biomechanics | ||||
| HLTH3011 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Metabolic and Renal Health | ||||
| PSYC2007 | Behaviour Change | ||||
| HLTH3012 | Exercise for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal Health | ||||
| HLTH3014 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology I | Note 1 | |||
| HLTH3010 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Mental and Cardiorespiratory Health | ||||
| HLTH3013 | Clinical Exercise Physiology for Oncology and Neurological Health | ||||
| HLTH3015 | Work Integrated Learning in Clinical Exercise Physiology II | Note 1 | |||
| HLTH3016 | Integrated Clinical Exercise Physiology Capstone | ||||
| Option Units | |||||
| Choose one of the following | |||||
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
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Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
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Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources |
Design and deliver safe, effective, collaborative, evidence-based exercise programs for clients |
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct in accordance with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Practice and Ethical Practice |
Apply and integrate an understanding of physiology and pathophysiological conditions to inform exercise practice Attain competency in screening, data collection and assessment of function, health and fitness status to inform exercise design |
Exercise advanced critical reasoning, self-reflection, communication and advocacy skills for optimal outcomes |
In partnership with the client, empower the client to adopt exercise and a healthier lifestyle to improve their health |
Apply cultural and indigenous awareness and sensitivity in dealings with clients and stakeholders in exercise and clinical exercise physiology |
Assessment items vary from unit to unit and may include written exams, academic writing, presentations and formal practical examinations such as competency assessments, practical skills assessments and vivas.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Clinical exercise physiologists are skilled in assessing, prescribing and delivering exercise programs to assist clients better manage their health and various chronic medical conditions. These conditions may include diabetes, cancer, cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological disease and mental health conditions, as well as injury or disability. Career opportunities for clinical exercise physiologists can be found in a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, aged care facilities, community health, multidisciplinary allied health clinics, workplace health centres and rehabilitation centres in rural and metropolitan areas.
Clinical exercise physiology is an allied health profession that is part of the Medicare, Department of Veterans' Affairs, workers compensation, motor accident insurance, National Disability Insurance Scheme and private health insurance systems.
You will complete more than 500 hours of placement, with 140 hours of exercise science placement and over 360 hours of clinical placement, for valuable work integrated learning.
During your placements, you will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop your skills in real life settings. This work integrated learning is completed at the Southern Cross University Health Clinic and external locations such as hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, sporting clubs, private practices and aged care facilities. The University has an important focus on both urban and rural and remote health.
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements (e.g., a working with children check, immunisation and National Police Certificate). Prior to applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
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