Southern Cross University Multiple locations
Lismore , New South Wales , Australia Gold Coast , Queensland , Australia
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Overview
Accredited exercise physiologists can provide exercise testing, preventative exercise programs and specialist rehabilitation exercise interventions for people living with chronic diseases, disability or injury.
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology offered by the Southern Cross University includes clinical placements at on-campus or off-campus locations, for students to gain practical experience in cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, metabolic, neuromuscular and immunological rehabilitation exercise.
Clinical exercise physiology is an allied health profession that is part of the Medicare and private health insurance systems.
Career
Graduates are suited to employment in various settings including private practice with referrals from GPs, rehabilitation centres, community health, multidisciplinary allied health clinics, workplace health centres, hospitals and aged care facilities.
Clinical exercise physiology is a relatively new allied health profession. Accredited exercise physiologists work in chronic disease prevention and management, and rehabilitation services (chronic disease and musculoskeletal rehabilitation) in rural and metropolitan areas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship for Allied Health, Fitness and Sport
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Exercise Physiology for Specific Populations
- Metabolic Health
- Cardiovascular Health
- Clinical Exercise Physiology for Chronic Conditions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
144 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Physiotherapy Sports Sciences Kinesiology View 44 other Masters in Sports Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 071787E
- Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree, plus specific requirements as indicated in the course structure tab.
- Students are required to have a degree considered by the University to be equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Students without a degree but with substantial relevant work experience may be admitted to a Graduate Diploma or Masters.
Tuition Fee
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International
20267 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20267 AUD per year during 18 months.
- National $3400 per 12CP unit
Living costs for Lismore
1200 - 2200 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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