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This degree provides you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver exercise and behaviour change strategies for the prevention and management of chronic disease. You will be trained in the assessment of physical and functional capacity, the identification of risks and the design of targeted, functional and sustainable exercise programs. As a graduate you will have the knowledge, competency and clinical experience required to deliver exercise strategies for the prevention and management of chronic disease, including people with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, depression, cancer and arthritis.
Biomechanics, clinical exercise practice, ergonomics, exercise physiology, functional anatomy, motor control and behaviour.
Clinical exercise physiologists work in a range of health settings including cardiac rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, long-term rehabilitation following spinal cord Injury and occupational rehabilitation.
Qualifying accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia at the level of Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology.
Integrated practical and clinical experience with a range of clients and settings,
including gymnasiums, hospitals, private practice and community organisations. Placements may occur in holiday periods. At least one placement may take place outside of Sydney. You will be
responsible for additional costs, including accommodation and travel.
For general information on clinical placements, visit the University of Sydney website. For information on Health Sciences placements, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current University of Sydney fee information.
Note: Special requirements and policies apply.
Inherent requirements: To successfully complete this course, a student must be able to carry out a list of inherent requirements outlined on the University of Sydney website.
Assumed knowledge: Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced.
Bridging courses are available for students who have not studied the assumed knowledge during secondary school.
Guaranteed selection rank: This course does not have a guaranteed ATAR. For most applicants, the expected rank required will be 91.00 or higher.
Refer to the University of Sydney general admission criteria.
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Global mobility/international experience
Every year, thousands of University of Sydney students take up global mobility opportunities, virtually and in-person, including semester and year-long exchange programs and short-term experiences, with partners and destinations around the world. Through the Sydney Global Mobility program, you can study at one of 250+ partner institutions in more than 40 countries around the world. The Sydney Global Mobility program is open to most current undergraduate students and some postgraduate students.
Open Learning Environment (OLE)
Open Learning Environment (OLE) units are short, on-demand and workshop- supported. They enable you to broaden your skills in areas such as entrepreneurial thinking, persuasive communication, project management and ethical reasoning. OLEs are available to all students at the University, while students commencing in liberal studies degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce or combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies) and some specialist degrees (Bachelor of Economics) must complete 6 credit points of OLE units.
Faculty handbooks
View available first-year subjects in the University of Sydney handbooks.