Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Southern Cross University
CRICOS provider number: 01241G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12043
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is a four-year degree that develops expert knowledge about how exercise can improve health and wellbeing and manage chronic disease.
The degree prepares students for an exciting career as an accredited exercise physiologist (AEP), one of the fastest-growing group of allied health professionals in Australia, and includes a significant clinical placement as part of the degree.
The course will build knowledge and expertise to assess, prescribe and deliver exercise programs to assist clients better manage their health.
Areas of study
Anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, training and rehabilitation.
Career opportunities
Clinical exercise physiologists assess, prescribe and deliver exercise programs to assist clients better manage their health and a range of chronic disease and health conditions.
Professional recognition
This course is undergoing accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and will give graduates professional recognition as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP).
Practical experience
Students complete more than 500 hours of clinical placement for valuable work integrated learning. This work integrated learning is completed at the Southern Cross University Health Clinic and external locations including hospitals, local government and private health providers. The University has an important focus on both urban and rural and remote health.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of Mathematics plus one or more of Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE).
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SCU website.
Southern Cross University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree/Combined degree
The University offers double degrees in law and arts, and business and arts. When you complete a double degree you are awarded two separate degrees (eg Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts).