Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Prepare for professional practice as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a focus on disease management and rehabilitation.
Best for:Best for graduates in sport/exercise science or related fields seeking professional accreditation as Accredited Exercise Physiologists with a focus on clinical practice and rehabilitation.
Overview
This Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology programme at Flinders University equips students to become Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs). Graduates will be able to design and implement exercise-based interventions for managing disease, dysfunction, and injury across diverse healthcare settings, including rural and remote areas. The curriculum integrates coursework with practical experience, ensuring graduates can work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams. The programme is tailored for those seeking to specialise in clinical exercise science and contribute to public and private health initiatives. Applicants must meet specific academic and professional accreditation criteria to qualify.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement exercise-based interventions for managing chronic diseases, dysfunctions, and injuries.
- Work collaboratively in interdisciplinary healthcare teams to design and deliver patient-centred care plans.
- Provide exercise prescriptions tailored to individual patient needs across diverse clinical settings.
- Engage in practical training and practicum experience to gain hands-on clinical skills.
- Contribute to health interventions in both urban and rural/remote healthcare environments.
- Adhere to professional standards and accreditation requirements set by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Sport and/or Exercise Science that is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), OR Full Membership or eligibility for Full Membership with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. Graduates of undergraduate science/health science programmes must hold an ESSA approved Graduate status.
Degree offered: Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Language: English proficiency (standard for Australian universities, though specific test scores are not mentioned)
Instruction: English
- 140 hours of verified practicum experience with apparently healthy individuals
- Professional accreditation or eligibility for accreditation with ESSA
- Understanding of exercise physiology principles and their clinical applications
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary healthcare environments
- Must hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree or ESSA accreditation
- 140 hours of practicum experience with healthy individuals required
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
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Applicants must submit their application through Flinders University’s official application portal. Required documents typically include academic transcripts, proof of ESSA accreditation or eligibility, and a statement of practicum experience. Check the university’s handbook for detailed instructions and deadlines.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of ESSA accreditation or eligibility for Full Membership
- Statement or verification of 140 hours of practicum experience
- CV/Resume
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