Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Murdoch University
About
If you’re passionate about keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this integrated undergraduate and postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to register as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.Develop, implement and manage physical activity and behavioural programs for healthy clients and clients living with a range of chronic conditions as you explore how exercise can improve health and wellbeing.Learn about the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and injury, and have a unique opportunity to fill the void between acute care and long-term management of people living with health conditions.This integrated four-year course provides a clear path from your first year of study through to your fourth and final year.
At the end of your first three years, you will have completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science which guarantees entry into the 1 year Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology (minimum 2.0 GPA required enter Graduate Diploma).5 reasons to study Sport and Exercise Science / Clinical Exercise Physiology at MurdochFive-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source:
Good Universities Guide 2020 Study the only integrated Exercise Physiology qualification in Western Australia.
Build you skills in a supportive learning environment.
This is a capped course, with selective intake and smaller class sizes that will allow you to work closely with lecturers and benefit from their skills and experience.
Gain practical experience working within public and private health care settings.
Learn in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.
Structure
Spine 6 credit points
Required Unit 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Unit 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
Course Core 87 credit points
Sport and Exercise Science 63 credit points
Required Units 63 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BSC100 | Building Blocks for Science Students | 3 |
| EXS124 | Introduction to Sports Science | 3 |
| EXS116 | Functional Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BMS101 | Introduction to The Human Body | 3 |
| EXS102 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PSY172 | Introduction to Psychological Health and Wellbeing | 3 |
| BSC206 | Introduction to Research Methodology and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| EXS201 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXS202 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| EXS203 | Health, Fitness and Performance Assessment | 3 |
| EXS204 | Biomechanics I | 3 |
| EXS205 | Acquisition of Skills and Motor Control | 3 |
| EXS223 | Strength and Resistance Training | 3 |
| BSC306 | Research and Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| EXS306 | Physical Assessment and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EXS305 | Advanced Skills and Motor Control | 3 |
| EXS304 | Biomechanics II | 3 |
| EXS302 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 |
| EXS301 | Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXS303 | Exercise, Programming and Prescription | 3 |
| EXS309 | Exercise Science Practicum | 3 |
Clinical Exercise Physiology 24 credit points
Required Units 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| EXS503 | Neuromuscular Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EXS502 | Metabolic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EXS501 | Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EXS504 | Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS509 | Exercise Physiology Practicum | 6 |
| EXS590 | Research Methods for Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS505 | Clinical Research in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
General Elective 3 credit points
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- strength and resistance training
- exercise, programming and prescription
- sport and exercise psychology
- advanced skills and motor control
- cardiopulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular rehabilitation.
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