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Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation

University of Canberra

CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003

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About

Take a person-centred approach to movement therapy and exercise for health across the lifespan

Explore the complexities of the human body and mind. Understand what happens to different body systems and functions during injury and illness, and the importance of movement and exercise for people across the lifespan from health to injury recovery, chronic disease management and palliative stages of care.

In the 4-year Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation, you will learn how to work with people experiencing challenges to their health and function, and support them through the application of exercise medicine, physical activity, and movement. You will learn how to collaborate within healthcare teams and environments that facilitate healing, recovery, and quality of life. 

You’ll develop in-depth clinical and analytical skills and explore beyond the physical to discover how exercise as a medicine positively affects the mental and emotional recovery of each person.

During your time at UC, you will undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL), in the form of placements where you will gain valuable experience by using your skills and knowledge in real-life situations to support real people, under the supervision of experienced health professionals.

Areas of study

Anatomy, chronic disease, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, sport and exercise science.

Career opportunities

Accredited exercise physiologists are allied health professionals who work with people experiencing health conditions, including like diabetes, cancer, mental illness and arthritis, as well as those needing rehabilitation and recovery from injuries, illness or procedures. They work in a wide range of areas such as primary healthcare; hospitals and community health services; emergency services and defence forces; sporting teams and academies; fitness centres and gyms; and aged care. They also have opportunities in workplace health and rehabilitation, and in education and research.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates are eligible to apply to ESSA for accreditation as an exercise physiologist and are eligible for full membership with ESSA upon application.

Practical experience

A minimum of 500 hours of work placement.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Recommended studies: ACT: Biology, Mathematical Methods). NSW: Biology, Mathematics..

Other applicants

Refer to the UC general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UC website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

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.

  1. 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.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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

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Honours
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