The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to be assessed for entry by the course coordinator where the student has undertaken prior tertiary study. Students with no prior tertiary study will be assessed by University Admissions.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Diploma or equivalent;
Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Are you interested in using exercise to improve people’s health, fitness and general well-being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation).
When you graduate from this degree you will be eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Exercise Physiologists help other people improve their lifestyle and recover from injuries and chronic conditions through exercise.
In this 4-year degree (full-time) you’ll gain knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention and wellness programs for people living with chronic conditions, disabilities or injuries, as well as the healthy population.
More qualified professionals are expected to be needed as the population grows and ages, with employment opportunities in public and private hospitals, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, sports organisations and more.
You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories or through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory sessions twice per semester.
Note: If you complete the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree (with the appropriate elective units) and decide that you’d like to pursue a career in exercise rehabilitation, you’ll only need to study this course for one year to be eligible to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
MHS1101, Anatomy and Physiology 1, 15
SPS1530, Lifespan Growth and Development, 15
NUT1121, Human Nutrition, 15
SPS2615, Sports Injury Prevention and Management, 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
MHS1102, Anatomy and Physiology 2, 15
SPS1111, Foundations of Fitness and Training, 15
SPS1502, Biomechanics, 15
SCH1104, Introduction to Pathophysiology, 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
SPS1217, Functional Anatomy, 15
SPS2505, Exercise Physiology, 15
SPS2203, Principles and Practices of Resistance Training, 15
SCH1105, Introduction to Pharmacology, 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
MAT2107, Statistical Research Methods, 15
SPS2524, Exercise Delivery, 15
SPS2301, Exercise Rehabilitation, 15
SPS2516, Motor Learning and Control, 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
SPS3112, Exercise and Sports Science Practicum, 15
SPS3120, Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease, 15
SPS2622 , Psychology of Sport, Exercise and Health, 15
Select one (1) Unit from:
NUT2211, Metabolic Biochemistry, 15
NUT3215, Exercise Nutrition, 15
SCH2232, Medical Biochemistry, 15
SCH2111, Applied Physiology, 15
SPM2111, Sport Organisation Management, 15
SPM3221, Sport Business Planning, 15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
SPS3111, Physical Activity and Health, 15
SPS3604, Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion, 15
SPS3121, Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology, 15
Select one Core Unit Option from:
SPS3516 ^, Advanced Motor Learning and Control, 15
SPS3502 ^, Advanced Biomechanics, 15
SPS3505 ^, Advanced Exercise Physiology, 15
SPS3105 ^, Advanced Resistance Training, 15
SPS3601 ^, Advanced Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport, 15
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
SPS4203, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal, 20
SPS4116, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, 20
SPS4117, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Neurological and Neuromuscular, 20
SPS4126, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Practicum, 40
Note: SPS4126 is a full-year unit.
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
SPS4504, Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cancer and Metabolic Conditions, 20
Possible future job titles
Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator, Exercise Science Researcher, Compensation & Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabilitator, Workers' Compensation Officer, Health Care Officer, Occupational Rehabilitation Officer, Work Cover Services Manager, Injury Management Officer
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