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Overview
- Exercise physiologists provide advanced injury prevention and exercise programming advice, and are in high demand in the sports science industry.
- Graduate and work among allied health professionals providing Medicare services in exercise therapy to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury.
- As a student, you have access to the latest industry equipment in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories, and in the QUT Health Clinics.
- Complete more than 500 hours of clinical experience at state, national or international locations for valuable work experience that prepares you for the transition to employment.
- Graduate eligible for professional membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an accredited exercise physiologist.
| QTAC course code | 425422 |
| QUT course code | HM44 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 4 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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| CRICOS code | 070085K |
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Details
Why choose this course?
Exercise physiologists have specialised clinical skills that allow them to develop rehabilitation programs for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitals and other clinical settings. They can also provide advanced injury prevention and exercise programming advice, and are in high demand in the sports science industry. Medicare and many private health insurers recognise and cover exercise science services supplied by accredited exercise physiologists.
Course summary
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology combines a balance of theory and clinical practice to prepare you for a dynamic career in the industry. During the course you will complete foundation studies in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and psychology and learn how to apply this knowledge to a range of neurological, psychological and musculoskeletal disorders. As a student, you will have access to the latest industry equipment in the biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories, and in the QUT Health Clinics.
During the course you will complete more than 500 hours of clinical experience at state, national or international locations.
Many students have done practical placements in Asia, USA, UK, and Europe, leading them to overseas job opportunities after graduating. Students also have the opportunity to work in the on-campus Exercise Clinic, allowing them to work directly with clients in areas such as health and fitness evaluation, exercise prescription, pre-employment screening and physiological testing.
Career outcomes
Accredited exercise physiologists have skills that can be applied to a variety of clinical and sport science professions. Many graduates are employed by hospitals and clinics for prevention and rehabilitation of patients with injury and a range of cardiac, musculoskeletal, occupational, neurological and psychological disorders. Graduates can also move into private practice and work as specialists in clinical diagnostics, exercise programming and health promotion.
Exercise and sports science specialists work across the community ranging from children to the elderly, including a focus on people with disabilities and elite athletes.
To help you with decisions about electives, practicum placements and how to position yourself for a career in the exercise and sports science field, consider these four broad professional areas that many of our students follow:
- Health and wellness - includes the fitness industry (gyms, corporate wellness and fitness programs), worksite health promotion and community physical activity programs.
- Sports performance - focused on the provision of specialised sports training and assessment for schools, professional teams, community sports clubs and disabled athletes.
- Exercise rehabilitation - focused on individuals with disease or injury and involves clinically relevant functional testing and the prescription of appropriate exercise or retraining.
- Research - not only includes university positions but also industry and government positions after the completion of further study.
The field of exercise and sports science provides a holistic approach to achieving and maintaining health and fitness and to helping people feel good about themselves.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an accredited exercise physiologist. ESSA is a professional organisation committed to tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners and accredits QUT's graduates as exercise physiologists.
Honours
A degree with honours may be awarded to students who have recorded an outstanding achievement in the four-year program.
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Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
Also assumed knowledge: one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology Recommended study: Health Education or Physical Education We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Course requirements
Working with Children Check: Blue Card
A Blue Card will be required if the placement component of this course involves working with children or young people. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your Blue Card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your Blue Card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
How to apply for a Blue Card
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Uniform
A QUT T-shirt is required for Exercise and Movement Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology courses. Students will need to cover this cost.
Orientation camp
First year students have the option of attending an orientation camp.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Clinical placements with Queensland Health
Students undertaking a clinical placement in a Queensland Health facility are required to complete The Essentials component of the student orientation package.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $3,600 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
These scholarships are available for this course:
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (425422) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
