Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA.6)
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA.6)
Explore the complexities of human movement; develop a broad understanding of the human body and learn how to help those who are injured or physically impaired get their lives back on track – with the Bachelor of Exercise and Physiology and Rehabilitation. In this 4-year, full time course, you will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Explore the complexities of human movement; develop a broad understanding of the human body and learn how to help those who are injured or physically impaired get their lives back on track – with the Bachelor of Exercise and Physiology and Rehabilitation.
In this 4-year, full time course, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding of a variety of health and medical issues afflicting patients across a diverse range of age groups and demographics.
You’ll also develop in-depth clinical and analytical skills and explore beyond the physical to discover how exercise as a medicine positively affects the mental and emotional recovery of each patient.
During your time at UC, you’ll also undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL), in the form of professional internships where you will gain valuable experience by using your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.
Throughout this course, you’ll also be regularly visited by industry specialists and leaders offering excellent opportunities to network and expand your industry contacts.
Several industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.
Study our Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at UC and you will:
gain a deeper understanding of the human body
be able to identify degenerative changes and disease states
develop technical skills to address the needs of clients in a clinical rehabilitation setting
acquire abilities to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury in cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions
have the qualifications to be recognised and accepted as an allied health professional
be recognised as an allied health professional
open the door for further studies including, honours, masters and Doctorate
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will be qualified and ready to work as an exercise physiologist in public and private health sectors including areas such as:
Chronic disease
Rehabilitation service provider
Fitness industry
Strength and conditioning
Workplace health/corporate health
Aged care
Education
Community health
Health promotion
Management
Occupational health and safety
Clinical assessment and screening e.g. cardiac investigations, sleep studies
Sports science
Mental health
Universities
Research
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
