Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Exercise and Sport Science Australia SCU Health Clinic Professional experience placements Please note: Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. 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In addition to satisfying condition 1 above, candidates are required to have: Completed at least 140 hours of practicum experience in an “Apparently Healthy” population in accordance with the ESSA requirements for Accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist; A current Senior First Aid Certificate and CPR update (as required); Completed the full range of immunizations required, prior to working in a NSW and Queensland Public Health Facility; A Criminal Record Check (CRC) completed on their behalf. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of twelve (12) units comprising: all units listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules. Exclusion A student can be excluded under Rule 2 Section 10. A candidate who has received a fail grade twice in Applied Clinical Exercise Physiology (1–3) may be excluded by the Head of School until they can demonstrate professional suitability to undertake the course. Schedule of units Part A CEP03361 - Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology I CEP03362 - Exercise and Cardiopulmonary Health CEP03363 - Exercise and Musculoskeletal Health CEP03365 - Professional Practice in Clinical Exercise Physiology II CEP03366 - Exercise and Metabolic and Psychological Health CEP03367 - Exercise and Neurological, Neuromuscular and Immunological Health CEP03364 - Applied Clinical Exercise Physiology I CEP03368 - Applied Clinical Exercise Physiology II CEP03369 - Applied Clinical Exercise Physiology III Note 1 Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Part-time students Full-time students Mid-year Intake Notes Note 1: Quadruple-weighted unit Top Applicants need to have completed a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Sport and Exercise Science (or related degree) that is accredited and that satisfies Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) entry requirements into a postgraduate clinical exercise physiology course. Applicants should also have completed (or be close to completion of) 140 hours of practicum experience with healthy individuals. Applicants seeking more information about the checks and certifications required for placements (such as First Aid Certificate, Criminal Record Check and immunisation admission requirements), please contact one of our clinical placements coordinators in the Professional Experience Unit. Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.