Overview

This degree provides graduates with accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with the national governing body, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).  AEPs are allied health professionals who provide safe and effective exercise interventions for preventative health care, as well as for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, … For more content click the Read More button below. Accredited exercise physiologists may find employment in a variety of settings including public and private clinics and hospitals, sports medicine clinics, corporate health, work cover and in the general exercise and fitness industry. This program is only available as part of the integrated Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/ Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology double-degree (3897) and is not offered as a separate standalone program for direct entry.

Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

This program is currently not offered as a standalone program.

Level 4 Core Courses54 Units of Credit:
Level 5 Core Courses18 Units of Credit:

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Program Requirements

Participation and Enrolment Requirements

Criminal records check
Working with Children Check
Other

Compulsory Training Component

Clinical and other workplace observations and simulation training will be undertaken regularly throughout this program to prepare you for your advanced WIL experiences. 

You will complete a minimum of 360 hours of placement throughout the program to meet accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Progression Requirements

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.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Related Double Degree

Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science - BAppExSci
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology - MClinExPhys3897 - Applied Exercise Science / Clinical Exercise Physiology

Professional Outcomes

Accreditations

Exercise and Sports Science Australia

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist and for membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
Current Students Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

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.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
International Students

Additional Expenses and Resources

Students will be required to purchase the following items as part of the program: laboratory coat, laboratory glasses, clinical uniform/polo shirt and stethoscope and pay for First Aid and CPR training courses.

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