Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
This degree includes advanced coursework in the exercise sciences, combined with a minimum of 500 hours of professional practice. You’ll be prepared for work in a range of professional areas as a dual-accredited Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist. Your deeper knowledge of the human body and how exercise affects it…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This degree includes advanced coursework in the exercise sciences, combined with a minimum of 500 hours of professional practice. You’ll be prepared for work in a range of professional areas as a dual-accredited Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist. Your deeper knowledge of the human body and how exercise affects it will enable you to assess, design and deliver exercise-based programs that improve health and performance, prevent chronic conditions, and treat or manage a range of health conditions.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, graduates will be eligible to apply through Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for accreditation as an Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist.
Graduates have two years (following completion of their studies) to submit their application to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for accreditation.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is offered full-time on-campus at the Gold Coast campus.
Full-time students are required attend 16-22 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
Compulsory Trimester 3 study is required for students who commence in Trimester 2.
Students are able to complete the first three years of the program on a part-time basis. However, the fourth year of the degree must be completed full-time due to placement restrictions.
Coursework requirements for the fourth year of the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology start in the middle of January and span to mid-April each year. Students will undertake clinical practicum for a minimum of two six-week blocks from April to November while also undertaking a course online. Students will be required to attend placement full-time and should limit travel plans during this year.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
MY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who graduate from this program will be prepared to work in the fields of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology.
Exercise Scientists can gain employment in the fields of: community recreation, fitness or sports; clinical measurements in the field of cardiac; respiratory and sleep medicine; rehabilitation, sports or recreation management; strength and conditioning; or occupational health and safety.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists are allied health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. Pathology domains covered by the services of Accredited Exercise Physiologists include cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cancers, kidney, respiratory/pulmonary and mental health, and any other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status.
REQUIREMENTS
Standard academic entry to our undergraduate degrees requires completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows: A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5; OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL; OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22); OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only); OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Griffith University is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and strives to create a brighter future for all by prioritising innovation and social impact. We are committed to providing international students with quality education, guidance, and support. With Australia’s most awarded teachers, Griffith University offers a full suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees in areas including architecture, construction, and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; visual and creative arts.Â
