Clinical Exercise Physiology Charles Sturt University

Overview

This Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Charles Sturt University degree prepares you for a rewarding career in this growing allied health profession. It is fully accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) – in fact, this is the first postgraduate online exercise physiology degree to be accredited in Australia, gaining accreditation in 2012.

Accredited exercise physiologists deliver preventative exercise programs and interventions for the management of chronic and complex conditions and injuries – making a difference to individuals and communities. If you’ve not previously studied an ESSA accredited degree.

You'll learn to determine clients' medical and physical activity histories, perform pre-exercise screenings, use motivational interviewing to determine readiness for exercise, and perform health and exercise capacity assessments. You'll also be prepared to design and deliver evidence-based exercise programs, apply psychological strategies to promote lifestyle modification and behaviour change, and provide client education to prevent or manage cardiopulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, as well as cancer and depression.

Career opportunities

Demand for exercise physiologists is increasing as Australia's population ages. As a graduate of Charles Sturt University's Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, you can work to improve people's health and wellbeing and make a positive contribution to the health of your community. Positions are available in private practice, multidisciplinary health clinics, workplace health centres, hospitals, aged care facilities and commercial health and fitness centres.