Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Murdoch University

Overview

If you’re passionate about a profession that focuses on keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology postgraduate course from Murdoch University will give you the qualification you need to work 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.

You’ll learn how to provide physical activity and behavioural programs for clients with conditions as diverse as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, respiratory disease and many others.

3 reasons to study a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Murdoch

• Complete this course in 3 trimesters so you can graduate in 12 months.

• Learn in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation and strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.

• Develop hands-on experience working alongside health professionals and accredited Exercise Physiologists with a year-long industry placement.

Your future career

Pursue a variety of roles in both public and private health care environments. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, careers could include: 

• Hospitals, out-patient clinics, disability care and aged care facilities: providing chronic disease management, rehabilitation and health promotion
• Private practice (including your own clinic or within larger allied health clinics)
• Occupational/workplace injury rehabilitation providers: providing functional assessment and case management leadership
• Sport Medicine teams: providing rehabilitation and health education to athletes of all levels
• Community or not-for profit organisations: promoting physical activity and health education
• University research, with further qualifications: advancing your career, increasing your research capabilities and strengthening your leadership skills