Bachelor (Honours)
You should have a strong interest in the principles of exercise and physical activity, be interested in treating and managing injuries and illnesses with exercise and have a genuine ambition to help the sick and injured lead healthier lives. Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds as well as other health professionals, are essential.
Graduating with an honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study. This unique degree also equips you with the educational requirements to practice as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and an Accredited Exercise Scientist in Australia.
UniSA has invested significant funding in on-campus facilities over the past six years, and as an exercise physiology student you will reap the rewards.
You will gain practical skills in our Allied Health and Exercise Physiology Clinics, which provide support and laboratory monitoring for people with chronic conditions and exercise therapies for rehabilitation, providing you with valuable learning resources.
Conduct various tests using equipment such as treadmills, bikes and an underwater weighing tank in our newly refurbished exercise physiology laboratories and dedicated exercise testing and prescription learning spaces. are. The biomechanics laboratory is another space that offers the opportunity for you to be involved in biomechanical assessment research.
Our UniSA Sport Gyms aren't just a place for you to work out, they act as an integrated teaching and resource facility where you can undertake physical activity measurement research.
Through a variety of theoretical classes, practical experiences and clinical placements you will develop an understanding of how exercise management can be used to prevent disease onset and to treat a range of diverse health conditions. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, as well as cancer and mental health.
You will study a number of core courses that cover topics such as:
You will also complete specialised training in areas such as:
You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.
As recognised allied health professionals, Accredited Exercise Physiologists are qualified in clinical exercise prescription and the delivery of exercise-based lifestyle and behaviour modification programs to prevent and treat injury and disease.
Career prospects for exercise physiologists are expected to grow nationally due to our ageing population and an increased awareness regarding the benefits of exercise for a range of health conditions.
As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you may work in a variety of settings, including:
This could also lead you to work in areas such as workplace health and wellness, aged care, primary care and high performance.
Where can my interest in health take me?
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