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MC-CEXPHY

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Master by coursework

Become a specialist in clinical exercise interventions for people living with a broad range of health conditions and injuries.

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Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year, 6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    300
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    097865D
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
  • Fieldwork
    See requirements
Course outline

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Semester 1, 2024

1 May 2023

Applications now closed!

Semester 1, 2025

1 May 2024

6 February 2025

Course outline
Clinical Exercise Physiology

Outline

Outline

This course will expand your specialist knowledge and skills in clinical exercise physiology for a range of target pathologies and population groups.

You’ll gain the expertise to assess, prescribe, deliver and adapt exercise interventions to guide and optimise health and function for people with chronic medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, chronic renal, metabolic and neurological conditions; and musculoskeletal pain, mental health and cancer.

This course offers blended learning and throughout the course you’ll learn to work with clients through client-centred care and evidence-based approaches, to provide optimal care that encompasses the whole person (including comorbidities).

You’ll have fully supported clinical practicum opportunities, including the option of a clinical placement in Cambodia, and beneficial interprofessional education with students in other Curtin allied health courses.

In addition to gaining advanced theoretical knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable research skills to confidently take you into the workforce or to pursue research in a specialist area.

Note that practical classes may require students to disrobe as appropriate for the learning of clinical skills.

How this course will make you industry ready

  • This is a practical course featuring content informed by industry, including the standards of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
  • All units are taught by specialist academics and industry experts who have clinical experience in their particular area, giving you direct insights into industry practice.
  • You’ll have opportunities to learn from lived-experience educators and guest speakers.
  • You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a range of accredited exercise physiologists in clinical and community settings.
  • Our Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum skills units equip you with several professional practice certifications.

What jobs can the Clinical Exercise Physiology lead to?

Careers

  • Exercise physiologist (accredited)
  • Exercise rehabilitation provider
  • Holistic health case manager

Industries

  • Public and private hospitals and healthcare
  • Fitness and wellbeing

What you'll learn

  • Apply clinical exercise physiology principles and approaches in the treatment and management of persons at high risk of developing, or with existing chronic and complex clinical presentations drawing upon current research to guide clinical decision making
  • Incorporate creativity and initiative to formulate, implement and critically evaluate effective exercise physiology practice
  • Source and synthesise complex information and evidence using a range of technologies; apply professional and independent judgement to exercise physiology practice
  • Exemplify highly developed communication and technical skills, both written and verbal, to effectively design, apply and justify professional practice with clients, health professionals and stakeholders
  • Integrate appropriate technologies to create, amend and validate exercise interventions and professional decisions based on scientific evidence and clinical reasoning
  • Apply a commitment to professional and personal development in the field of clinical exercise through educational engagement and on-going learning, self-evaluation of practice, and advocacy for exercise physiology
  • Understand and promote a global health care perspective in regards to exercise physiology practice
  • Support and respect individual human rights and cultural diversity in regards to exercise physiology services within a variety of settings
  • Independently and through inter-professional working relationships, apply professional and ethical skills and behaviour across a range of professional settings

Why study Clinical Exercise Physiology

International practicum

Complete an international clinical practicum in exercise physiology.

Global relevance

This course aligns with the American College of Sports Medicine curriculum.

Professional recognition

This course has full accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Professional recognition

This course has full accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Applicants require a three-year Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sport Science or Human Movement from an Exercise and Sports Science Australia level 1 accredited course with a CWA (course weighted average) of at least 60.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

7.0

Speaking

7.0

Reading

7.0

Listening

7.0

Overall band score

7.0

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (MC-CEXPHY) at Curtin.

Please submit the documents below with your application that are relevant to your applicant type:

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

Fieldwork requirements during the course

Please refer to the following statements on the fieldwork component of this course:

Fees and charges

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2024 Fee year:

$8,900*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

$31,318*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

  • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
  • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Semester 1
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-CEXPHY
  • CRICOS code: 097865D
  • Last updated on: 28 March 2024

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