Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical)
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 71210 |
Version | 7 |
Professional accreditation status | This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA, NUCAP Accreditation). Students are eligible for ESSA professional membership on completion of this award and for professional registration as Accredited Exercise Physiologists. |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English (any of Maths B, Chemistry, Biological Science, Health Education or Physical Education is desirable). |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students.. |
Post admission | Current Apply First Aid and CPR certificate: Students must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that students hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Students are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | 番茄社区’s Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) meets the Exercise and Sports Science Australia standards for Exercise Science membership and Exercise Physiology Accreditation. On successful completion of the course, the graduate will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
BM1061:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 1
BM1062:03 Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise Science 2
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1
SP1001:03 Science and Practice of Physical Activity
SP1002:03 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Level 2
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
HS2403:03 Health Promotion for Health Professionals
SP2003:03 Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics
SP2007:03 Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
SP2006:03 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health
SP2009:03 Strength Training and Conditioning (SP6)
SP2010:03 Principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP2011:03 Advanced Biomechanics
Level 3
SP3006:03 Sports Medicine
SP3007:03 Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour 1
SP3008:03 Sport and Exercise Science Practice
SP3011:03 Sports Training and Rehabilitation
SP3014:03 Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science
SP3105:03 Advanced Motor Learning and Motor Control
SP3016:03 Exercise Prescription Practices and Procedures
Level 4
SP4103:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
SP4104:06 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
SP4108:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
SP4109:06 Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
OPTIONS
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
or
Students with HA or better in Year 12 Maths B, select 3 credit points of any level 1 subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit point of any level 1 or 2 subject
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Only available first, second and third year in Cairns |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years 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) | This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements 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 | Not permitted in any subjects taught by Institute of Sport and Exercise Science |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 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 student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Award title | Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) |
Approved abbreviation | BExPhysiol(Clin) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | In-course honours available as well as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Students will normally be required to have an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their undergraduate degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the third year of their undergraduate degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas. A minimum of a pass grade in a basic statistics subject is also required. |