Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Rehabilitation)
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Joondalup, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AUD 35,750 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Jul 2024
* international students
Introduction
Are you interested in using exercise to improve people’s health, fitness and general well-being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation).
When you graduate from this degree you will be eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Exercise Physiologists help other people improve their lifestyle and recover from injuries and chronic conditions through exercise.
In this 4-year degree (full-time) you’ll gain knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention and wellness programs for people living with chronic conditions, disabilities or injuries, as well as the healthy population.
More qualified professionals are expected to be needed as the population grows and ages, with employment opportunities in public and private hospitals, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, sports organisations and more.
You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories or through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory sessions twice per semester.
Note: If you complete the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree (with the appropriate elective units) and decide that you’d like to pursue a career in exercise rehabilitation, you’ll only need to study this course for one year to be eligible to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
- Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup
- Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Lifespan Growth and Development
- Human Nutrition
- Sports Injury Prevention and Management
Year 1 - Semester 2
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Foundations of Fitness and Training
- Biomechanics
- Introduction to Pathophysiology
Year 2 - Semester 1
- Functional Anatomy
- Exercise Physiology
- Principles and Practices of Resistance Training
- Introduction to Pharmacology
Year 2 - Semester 2
- Statistical Research Methods
- Exercise Delivery
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Motor Learning and Control
Year 3 - Semester 1
- Exercise and Sports Science Practicum
- Psycho-social Aspects in Physical Activity and Chronic Disease
Select one (1) Unit from:
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Exercise Nutrition
- Medical Biochemistry
- Applied Physiology
- Sport Organisation Management
- Sport Business Planning
Year 3 - Semester 2
Physical Activity and Health
Human Movement - Participation and Inclusion
Professional Skills in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Select one Core Unit Option from:
- Advanced Motor Learning and Control
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Advanced Exercise Physiology
- Advanced Resistance Training
- Advanced Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport
Year 4 - Semester 1
- Clinical Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal
- Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
- Clinical Exercise Physiology: Neurological and Neuromuscular
- Clinical Exercise Physiology: Practicum
Note: SPS4126 is a full-year unit.
Year 4 - Semester 2
Clinical Exercise Physiology: Cancer and Metabolic Conditions
Program Outcome
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of clinical exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex clinical exercise and sport science situations.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in clinical exercise and sport science contexts.
- Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.
- Communicate clinical exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
- Demonstrate a global outlook in clinical exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
- Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in clinical exercise and sports science settings.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator, Exercise Science Researcher, Compensation & Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabilitator, Workers' Compensation Officer, Health Care Officer, Occupational Rehabilitation Officer, Work Cover Services Manager, Injury Management Officer
Similar courses to consider
- Master of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)
- Graduate Diploma of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)
- Graduate Certificate of Exercise Medicine (Oncology)
Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics: Students may be able to enter into postgraduate studies in Dietetics upon completion of a recommended set of electives.
- Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)