Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) equips students with the knowledge and skills to deliver exercise and behavior change strategies for preventing and managing chronic diseases. Through coursework, clinical placements, and research opportunities, graduates are prepared for careers in exercise rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and other health-related fields. The program is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), ensuring graduates are eligible for professional certification and Medicare reimbursement.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) provides students with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver exercise and behaviour change strategies for the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) is an undergraduate coursework degree that provides you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver exercise and behaviour change strategies for the prevention and management of chronic disease. During this four-year course you will complete core units in areas including musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, exercise assessment and exercise programming for clinical and non-clinical populations, and elective units chosen from within the disciplinary pool, the shared pool or the Open Learning Environment. You will also complete a minimum of 550 hours of clinical and non-clinical placements across the final two years in addition to a community project placement in the final year. You'll gain real-world, hands-on training through clinical placements within our extensive network of clinical partners. You'll learn from highly respected practitioners, clinicians and researchers, who are at the forefront of advancing health sciences.

Careers:

Graduates have broad employment opportunities. Popular career paths include: Exercise rehabilitation Prevention and management of chronic diseases Medical scientist Community health promotion Occupational health and safety and injury prevention (occupational ergonomics) Sport scientist Strength and conditioning coach or trainer Fitness industry Personal fitness promotion

• Other: This course has qualifying accreditation status at the level of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology from Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
The course will be submitted for consideration of full accreditation at the required stage. Full or provisional course accreditation status must be awarded for graduates to be eligible for accreditation credentialing with ESSA. Following successful accreditation with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, graduates are eligible to provide services under Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs, WorkCover and private health insurance funds. All students are required to observe ESSA's English Language Requirements, and meet the relevant obligations at the point of application for ESSA accreditation.