Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)

University of South Australia - City East Campus

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Overview

Graduate with honours and prepare for, career as an accredited exercise physiologist in just four years. Learn how to treat and manage injuries and illnesses, and help people lead healthier lives through the power of exercise. Discover how to use exercise management to prevent disease onset and treat, range of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Study core courses in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, exercise and sport psychology, and exercise prescription and nutrition. Learn in specialist facilities, including laboratories equipped for exercise physiology, anatomy and biomechanics. You'll also provide clinical services in our High Performance Sport Centre and Exercise Physiology Clinic located on campus.

Complete an honours project with an academic researcher or industry professional in your final year.

Graduate with, degree accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and be eligible to apply to ESSA for recognition as an accredited exercise physiologist and accredited exercise scientist.

Pre-Placement Requirements:

All students who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must satisfy the pre-placement requirements prior to commencement. These may include:

  • Criminal history screenings
  • Department of Human Services (DHS) checks
  • Vaccinations and screening for communicable diseases
  • Professional training and certification
Details of the pre-placement requirements can be found on the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU) website.

CAREERS Accredited exercise physiologists can work in, variety of settings, including: Hospitals, general practices, private clinics, health and fitness facilities, workplace and population health services, research

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.3099.30
Median rank to receive an offer89.2392.43
Lowest rank to receive an offer80.6087.60

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.

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