Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Become an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University. You will learn to assess and prescribe exercise and physical activity for people with chronic conditions or complex care needs. This course will prepare you to work in the community and in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Become an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP) with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University.
You will learn to assess and prescribe exercise and physical activity for people with chronic conditions or complex care needs. This course will prepare you to work in the community and in clinical settings with people who have:
- musculoskeletal injuries
- neurological conditions
- metabolic conditions
- cardiovascular conditions
- various comorbidities.
Our program follows a strong evidence-based teaching approach to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology. To consolidate your theoretical learning, you will gain significant practical experience in clinical placements.
You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to work as an exercise physiologist.
There is also an optional research component embedded in this course that will prepare you academically for a PhD pathway.
This course is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Careers in exercise science
Exercise physiology is a growing allied health profession (Exercise & Sports Science Australia). A postgraduate qualification in clinical exercise science from Victoria University will put you at the forefront of helping those with chronic conditions or complex care needs. You’ll be eligible for accreditation as an exercise physiologist, which means you will be able to deliver Medicare-compensable exercise services.
You could find work in a range of settings including:
- hospitals
- community health centres
- fitness centres
- sporting academies
- sports clinics
- rehabilitation clinics
- case management through compensable schemes such as Work Safe.
You could also run your own private practice. Your practical training with VU will prepare you to work in a variety of specific areas, such as:
- women’s health
- aged care
- occupational health and safety.
Course structure
To attain the Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, students will be required to complete 144 credit points consisting of:
- 96 credit points core units
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge and expertise to the application of exercise in the field of preventive medicine and rehabilitation;
2. Interpret and apply specific skills and competencies in the areas of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, which will assist in gaining accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA);
3. Critically analyse, reflect on and implement skills for clinical practice;
4. Refine and adapt evaluation skills and tools to self-assess;
5. Design and conduct active research.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline
English language requirements
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
TOEFL Internet: Test score of 79
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.
VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
