Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Program Overview

The UNSW Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology equips students to become both exercise scientists and exercise physiologists. Graduates can work in various settings, including hospitals, private practices, and aged care, to enhance general health, improve athletic performance, and manage chronic diseases through exercise. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical placements and research training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at UNSW provides students with a comprehensive education in two growing disciplines. This combined degree prepares individuals to work as both an exercise scientist and/or exercise physiologist, equipping them to care for both healthy patients and those with chronic diseases. Exercise scientists specialize in prescribing and delivering exercise to enhance general health and improve athletic performance. They draw upon a broad array of knowledge from subdisciplines such as biomechanics, motor control, and exercise prescription to develop and deliver exercise initiatives to improve individual and community health. Exercise physiologists expand on the exercise science skillset by using exercise as a rehabilitative and preventative therapy to manage a wide range of chronic diseases, including cancers, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, neurological, and mental health conditions. This degree fulfills the accreditation requirements for working as an exercise scientist and/or exercise physiologist. Graduates are qualified to work across a wide range of roles and settings, including hospitals, private practices, aged care, mental health clinics, and workplace health and rehabilitation.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Year 1: Students focus on human anatomy, human physiology, and nutrition.
• Year 2: Courses explore human anatomy, biomechanics, motor control, and exercise prescription.
• Year 3: Students complete their Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science degree.
• Year 4: Students take a range of clinical courses, work placements, and research training.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academic staff who are passionate about exercise science and exercise physiology. The faculty brings a wealth of real-world experience to their teaching, ensuring that students are up-to-date on the latest developments in the field. The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and practical placements. This blended approach provides students with the opportunity to learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of exercise science and exercise physiology.

Careers:

Graduates from the Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program are in high demand. They are qualified to work as exercise scientists and/or exercise physiologists in a wide range of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Private practices
• Aged care
• Mental health clinics
• Workplace health and rehabilitation
• Sports organizations
• Fitness centers
• Schools
• Research institutions