Master of Exercise Physiology
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
Canberra (Australia)
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The Master of Exercise Physiology (MExPhys) is designed to produce graduates who possess the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required for safe and effective clinical exercise practice.
Students will explore metabolism and physiology, human motor learning and control, the principles of exercise programming, nutrition and pharmacology, and musculoskeletal principles of exercise. Integrated clinical practice instruction, practicums, and case studies will provide the advanced skills and experience essential for professional practice.
Clinical placements are undertaken in both the public and private sectors. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the career path they have chosen, and its place in the contemporary health system.
Inherent Requirements for Exercise Physiology courses
Important admission changes for 2018
Please be advised that the pre-existing knowledge required for admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology is currently under review for 2018 admission. The outcome of this review will be updated on this website as soon as possible. Please ensure you check this web page prior to commencing your application to ensure you have all the relevant and most up to date admission criteria. The admission requirements for 2017 will remain as provided below under Admissions.
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- IT
- Physiology
Course programme
Units of study overview
Study planYou will follow a prescribed course of study with a total of 96 credit points (cp) . Across the two year course, students engage in 500-650 hours of clinical experience. Students commence by gaining experience with low risk clients (at least 140 hours) and progress to working with clients with chronic disease conditions (at least 360 hours).
Progression rules
The Master of Exercise Physiology requires the completion of 96 credits points (cp) of study and a minimum of 500 hours clinical experience.
Capstone experienceA number of clinical and professional fieldwork opportunities are scheduled as part of the course. Fieldwork provides hands on experience with real clients in a supervised environment allowing students to combine academic study with the practical abilities required of the exercise physiology profession.
As part of this course eligible students also have the opportunity to take part in the ‘FHS Abroad' program which involves academic study and a 4-6 week placement with non-government organisations and other development agencies in one of a small number of countries in South and South East Asia. This experience (valued at 6 credit points) enables students to gain a real understanding of global health and make a lasting difference to communities worldwide.
Master of Exercise Physiology