Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Description

The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students with both foundation knowledge in the exercise and movement sciences and the skills to apply this knowledge to a range of disorders.

Accredited exercise physiologists enjoy dynamic careers working as specialists in rehabilitation, injury prevention,clinical diagnostics and exercise programming.
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology offers students a balance of theory and practice. Students have the opportunity to use the latest industry equipment in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning, laboratories, and the QUT Health Clinics. Students also complete a variety of clinical placements at ocal, state, national, or international locations. Graduates of this course are eligible for professional membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia as an accredited exercise physiologist.

Requirements

Successful completion of Queensland Year 12 or equivalent at an achievement level to meet the tertiary cut-off score administered by the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) for this course. Entry requirements for the double degree awards will use the tertiary cut-off score of the award component with the highest entry level.
Assumed knowledge:
English (4 SA) and Maths B (4 SA) and at least one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biological Science. Recommended study: Health Education or Physical Education

Notes

This new course has been assigned provisional accreditation by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) for 2011. This will enable graduates to work as Accredited Exercise Physiologists in clinical settings. Full accreditation processing continues in 2011.