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