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Master of Exercise Physiology

Master of Exercise Physiology

The demand for Accredited Exercise Physiologists in a variety of health environments is expanding rapidly. The Master of Exercise Physiology at the University of Newcastle is a unique, advanced and contemporary allied health program which aims to bring critical thinking and appraisal of evidence in exercise physiology and health practice…

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Applied And Pure Sciences, Biology, Health and Medicine, Medicine, Physiology, Physiology (Human), Physiology (Human), Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The demand for Accredited Exercise Physiologists in a variety of health environments is expanding rapidly. The Master of Exercise Physiology at the University of Newcastle is a unique, advanced and contemporary allied health program which aims to bring critical thinking and appraisal of evidence in exercise physiology and health practice to the forefront.

What you will study

The multidisciplinary courses embedded in the degree will allow you to develop advanced knowledge and skills in disease pathologies, principles of pharmacology and behaviour change allowing effective and holistic exercise interventions to be created.

Develop broad knowledge and be equipped with the practical competencies and critical problem-solving skills required for the management and treatment of a broad array of disease conditions through exercise prescription and delivery.

You will also have access to the new Exercise Physiology Clinic based on the Ourimbah campus. The Exercise Physiology Clinic will provide students with opportunities to develop their practical skills in a supervised setting to ensure students are prepared for external practicum and the workplace.

Your core studies will focus on the following areas:

Exercise Physiology Practice, Assessment and Intervention

Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

Exercise for Neurological Conditions

Exercises for Cancer

Exercise and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Human Pharmacology

Motivating Health Behaviour Change

Career opportunities

Exercise physiologists are employed in a wide range of health settings and serve the increasing needs of the ageing Australian population.

Graduates will develop the expertise to work as a self-employed Exercise Physiologist and/or contribute to a range of career options that require skills and knowledge in clinical exercise physiology, including government and private hospitals, aged care organisations, private practice Exercise Physiology clinics, and integrated health care settings.

Additional career opportunities include undertaking further research and/or education to further develop professional and advanced clinical skills.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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