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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 28,600
Country Rank#35
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

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

Course Content
Introductory courses (8) 96 units
- HLT140 Think Health
- LFS112 Human Physiology
- LFS122 Human Anatomy
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
- SPX100 Physical Activity and Health
- SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
- SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
Developing courses (8) 96 units
- HLT221 Human Pathophysiology
- SPX201 Functional Anatomy
- SPX202 Biomechanics I
- SPX203 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
- SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
- SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
- SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
- SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
Graduate courses (14) 192 units
- NUT300 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
- PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
- SPX300 Exercise Science Professional Practicum *
- SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
- SPX302 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
- SPX306 Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiology Δ
- SPX322 Biomechanics II
- SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
- SPX402 Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Practicum I Δ (24 units)
- SPX403 Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Practicum II Δ (24 units)
- SPX410 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease Δ
- SPX411 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Δ
- SPX412 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation and Mental Health Δ
- SPX413 Case Management and Occupational Rehabilitation Δ
Entry Requirement
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.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$28,600
Career Prospect
- Cancer and renal disease rehabilitation
- Cardiac and pulmonary testing
- case management and research
- Exercise Physiologist
- Musculoskeletal injury prevention and management
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Occupational rehabilitation

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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