Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice)

In our Exercise Science (Clinical Practice) degree, you'll develop a solid understanding of the science that underpins sport and exercise.

You'll work with new ideas and technologies, and gain knowledge and skills for a professional career in clinical exercise physiology, rehabilitation, sport science or human movement.

At VU, you'll learn from world-leading experts in sport studies, and enjoy access to our state-of-the-art facilities.

You'll benefit from our sports industry connections, with professional placements and industry networking opportunities.

Our elite partners include Western Bulldogs, Netball Australia, Australian Sports Commission and Tennis Australia.

This course focuses on using exercise for rehabilitation, covering a range of biological and social sciences and humanities subjects, including:

biomechanics clinical exercise pathophysiology nutrition and diet motor learning.

VU received the highest possible ranking for human movement and sports science in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.

This ranking places us ‘well above world standard’.

Join a group of VU graduates known to be strong performers in the sports industry due to their practical experience. 

To attain the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Clinical Practice), students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

• 96 credit points of First Year Core units
• 192 credit points of Professional Core units

Course structure and units

First Year Core Units

• Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
• Research Methods for Exercise Professionals Unit code AHE1105 Credits12
• Human Growth and Lifespan Development Unit code AHE1107 Credits12
• Resistance Training Unit code AHE1112 Credits12
• Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
• Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
• Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12
• Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12

Professional Core Units

• Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
• Exercise Interventions for Healthy Populations Unit code AHE2006 Credits12
• Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
• Advanced Resistance Training Unit code AHE2129 Credits12
• Functional Kinesiology Unit code AHE2202 Credits12
• Advanced Exercise Physiology Unit code AHE3100 Credits12
• Advanced Biomechanics Unit code AHE3101 Credits12
• Clinical Exercise Practice 1 Unit code AHE3115 Credits12
• Applied Exercise Psychology Unit code AHE3125 Credits12
• Motor Control Unit code AHE3126 Credits12
• Physical Activity and Health in Society Unit code SCL2000 Credits12
• Exercise, Health and Disease Unit code SCL3001 Credits12
• Sport and Exercise Science Capstone Unit code SCL3002 Credits12
• Corrective Exercise Prescription and Injury Management Unit code SCL3003 Credits12
• Advanced Training and Conditioning Unit code SCL3101 Credits12
• Fitness Training Systems Unit code SFI2001 Credits12

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

• Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
• an Australian or overseas equivalent or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Training & Development, Human or Health Services or similar.OR:Applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link)http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link).

SUPERVISED PLACEMENT Changes relating to the number of supervision hours required for accreditation has been introduced by the accreditation body, Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), in recognition of challenges in the current COVID-19 climate. The change in required hours impacts on the level of accreditation students are eligible for at the end of the course. A minimum of 80 hours of supervision is required for provisional accreditation in which students then have 2 years to obtain the remaining hours to get the 140.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: