Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

Program Overview

Victoria University's Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program prepares students to become Exercise Physiologists. Through evidence-based teaching and practical clinical placements, graduates gain expertise in assessing and prescribing exercises for individuals with chronic conditions or complex care needs. The program equips students for careers in hospitals, community health centers, fitness centers, and rehabilitation clinics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview

Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program at Victoria University prepares you to become an exercise physiologist. By enrolling in this program, you'll learn to assess and prescribe relevant exercises and physical activities for individuals with chronic conditions or complex care needs. The program equips you to work in various settings, including hospitals, community health centers, fitness centers, sports clinics, and rehabilitation clinics.

Objectives

• Gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the application of exercise in preventive medicine and rehabilitation
• Acquire and demonstrate specific evidence-based skills and competencies in rehabilitation for Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)-defined domains, which include cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological and mental health conditions, and cancer.
This will assist in gaining accreditation with ESSA.
• Critically analyze, reflect on, and implement effective clinical practice skills
• Refine and adapt evaluation skills and tools for self-assessment
• Design, evaluate, and conduct active research that exhibits independence of thought in the field of clinical exercise science and rehabilitation

Program Description

This program follows a strong evidence-based teaching approach to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology. To consolidate your theoretical knowledge, you will engage in significant practical experience through clinical placements. The program also includes an optional research component that can prepare you academically for a PhD pathway.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Upon completing this program and obtaining the necessary accreditation, you can pursue a career as an Exercise Physiologist in various settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Community health centers
• Fitness centers
• Sports clinics
• Rehabilitation clinics
• Case management through compensable schemes such as WorkSafe
• Private practice

Career Opportunities

Exercise physiology is a growing allied health profession. A postgraduate qualification in clinical exercise science from Victoria University will position you at the forefront of helping individuals with chronic conditions or complex care needs.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of this program will have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to work as Exercise Physiologists. They will be equipped to work in various specific areas, such as:

• Women's health
• Aged care
• Occupational health and safety