Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
High-achieving students can progress from an exercise science degree to a masters degree with a clinical exercise physiology focus through this five-year degree combination. The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology includes a further 360 hours of clinical placement to prepare you for the delivery of preventative exercise programs and exercise…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
High-achieving students can progress from an exercise science degree to a masters degree with a clinical exercise physiology focus through this five-year degree combination. The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology includes a further 360 hours of clinical placement to prepare you for the delivery of preventative exercise programs and exercise interventions for the management of chronic and complex conditions; High-achieving students can progress from an exercise science degree to a masters degree with a clinical exercise physiology focus through this five-year degree combination. The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology includes a further 360 hours of clinical placement to prepare you for the delivery of preventative exercise programs and exercise interventions for the management of chronic and complex conditions.
Your career
Continuation to the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology prepares you for a career as an exercise physiologist. Exercise physiologists prescribe and deliver exercise-based lifestyle and behaviour modification programs to prevent and treat injury and disease.
Potential occupations
Exercise scientist
Exercise physiologist
Health and injury prevention advisor
Aged care health and wellness
Health and wellness coordinator
Cardiac technician
Sport and exercise science support officer
Active living project officer
By continuing to the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, opportunities could include:
Rehabilitation/allied health work
Private practice Acute care
Day-care rehabilitation
Home-care rehabilitation
Potential employers include:
hospitals
community health units
workplaces
gymnasiums
aged-care facilities
disability service organisations
sporting clubs and associations
private health clinics
return to work providers
schools, universities and TAFE
sporting academies
not-for-profit or community organisations.
Professional accreditation/recognition:
This program is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply to be recognised as Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Accredited Exercise Scientists.
REQUIREMENTS
Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.
Knowledge of SACE stage two biology or equivalent is assumed.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening;
- TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing, 13 Reading, 12 Listening;
- Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading,169 Listening;
- Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.