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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

  • Bachelor

Exercise is a powerful tool to improve human performance and health outcomes. Become qualified to help people live healthier lives. Work with clients in healthcare settings and sports to prevent disease and injuries, and to manage health, lifestyle and behaviour changes.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
SC304, 098401F
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$28,600 per year / $10,494 total
International Fees
$114,400 total
ATAR
60

About this course

Exercise is a powerful tool to improve human performance and health outcomes. Become qualified to help people live healthier lives. Work with clients in healthcare settings and sports to prevent disease and injuries, and to manage health, lifestyle and behaviour changes.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how to use exercise to prevent and manage heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and mental health
  • Train to prevent and manage musculoskeletal injuries in sport and recreation
  • Study anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, assessment, programming, psychology and nutrition
  • Attend 500 hours of supervised work placement
  • Test and train athletes in USC's AIS-accredited sport science labs
  • Qualify to work in hospitals, health clinics, rehabilitation facilities, gyms and more
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 60.00
Post admission requirements

Students must complete 500 hours of supervised placement. Students may be required to undertake some clinical placement hours outside the Sunshine Coast region in metropolitan and regional / rural areas.

Before undertaking placements (eg by Year 3), students must provide evidence of immunisations, first aid training, satisfactory criminal history check, and hold a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check). Students may also be required to complete QLD Health orientation package.

Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths, Biology; and one additional science (preferably Chemistry)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Cancer and renal disease rehabilitation
  • Cardiac and pulmonary testing
  • case management and research
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Musculoskeletal injury prevention and management
  • Neurological rehabilitation
  • Occupational rehabilitation
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Sports Medicine Australia
Accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited at the levels of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Note: External accreditation requirements for this program allow for credit transfer to be granted for study completed at minimum of AQF level 7 Bachelor degree level only. Credit transfer cannot be granted for study completed within a qualification lower than AQF level 7 Bachelor degree (e.g. TAFE/RTO level Advanced Diploma or lower), or for non-formal learning.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
87.9%
Skill scale
80.2%
Teaching scale
53.9%
Employed full-time
$62.6k
Average salary