Postgraduate Diploma of Exercise Physiology
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 75507 |
Version | 5 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Postgraduate Diplomas. Completion of a three year Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or equivalent degree from this or another University; and |
Additional selection requirements | Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science; or |
Special admission requirements | Completion of a degree in an allied discipline which may lead to full membership of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Candidates may be required to undertake a significant proportion of the course via block, limited and/or external mode delivery. |
Additional completion requirements | Candidates may be required to arrange travel and accommodation at their own expense for periods of up to ten weeks. |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma Guideline in the (AQF level 8). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
SP5103:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
SP5104:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
SP5108:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
SP5109:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Further information about placements e.g. Suitability to Work with Children Card can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students . |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |