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