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Join the forefront of two growing disciplines with a combined degree in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology. This program explores the science of human performance and will prepare you to utilise exercise as therapy for healthy and chronic disease populations.   The Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science will provide you with … For more content click the Read More button below. Exercise Physiologists provide safe and effective exercise interventions for preventative health care, as well as for people with chronic medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities. In the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, you will study a range of clinical courses including exercise oncology and cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation as well as other conditions for which there is evidence that exercise can improve the client’s clinical status.   This degree has a strong focus on interprofessional education, evidence-based and reflective practice, ethical behaviour, and the development of high-level clinical reasoning and professional communication skills. The program includes a minimum 500 hours of clinical placements and will prepare you for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical careers.   The combined degree will provide graduates with accreditation as an Exercise Scientist (AES) and an Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with the national governing body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).   Accreditation  This program has received Qualifying Accreditation from ESSA.

Stand Alone Programs

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Program
3890
Applied Exercise Science
Program
9069
Clinical Exercise Physiology

Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 216 UOC.

NOTE: This is a full-time program. Students are strongly encouraged to enrol in a full study load of 48 UOC across Years 1-3, 54 UOC in Year 4 and 18 UOC in Term 1 of Year 5. Only in exceptional or unavoidable circumstances will students be allowed to enrol in a reduced study load across any given year. Please contact an Academic Advisor if such circumstances exist.

Level 1 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses48 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses42 Units of Credit:
Level 4 Core Courses54 Units of Credit:
Level 5 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:
Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Additional Information

Non Standard Progression

Students who do not meet progression requirements will be expected to meet with the Program Authority to develop an individual exit plan. Students who have met the requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science (3890) may transfer to this program to exit.

Students are permitted to attempt the same course a maximum of three times. A student who fails the same course for the third time will not be permitted to re-enrol.

Award on Completion

This program is offered as a 4.4 year Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/ Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology double-degree. A qualification will be awarded on completion of the 4.4 year program.

Compliance Requirements

Students are required to meet mandatory compliance requirements and maintain their compliant status throughout the program, to successfully progress through the program. Please see Medicine and Health Policies for a full list of compliance requirements relevant to the program.

Program Fees

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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