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