Postgraduate study in Clinical Exercise Physiology

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) and Master of Science (MSc) specialising in Clinical Exercise Physiology combines theoretical and practical clinical experience to prepare you for entry into the field of clinical exercise physiology.  

Postgraduate study in clinical exercise physiology concentrates on developing a strong core of theory-based coursework and the development of practical skills in assessment, data analysis, exercise training and exercise prescription. Students complete at least 400 hours of hands-on, immersive clinical training during the PGDipSci and a further 400 hours of training for the MSc. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and learn about:

• The delivery of exercise rehabilitation services to clinical populations
• The principles of exercise physiology
  

Graduates of the MSc are able to sit the American College of Sport Medicine exam to become a registered clinical exercise physiologist. For more information about this international accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educations Programs (CAAHEP) 

Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Exercise Physiology 120-point taught masters

75 points from:

• EXERSCI 775 Seminar in Clinical Exercise Physiology
• EXERSCI 778 Clinical Exercise Practicum 3
• EXERSCI 779 Clinical Exercise Practicum 4

45 points from:

• EXERSCI 792 Dissertation

Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Exercise Physiology 240-point taught masters

Year I

90 points from:

• EXERSCI 720 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
• EXERSCI 721 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
• EXERSCI 776 Clinical Exercise Practicum 1
• EXERSCI 777 Clinical Exercise Practicum 2

30 points from:

700 level courses in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences schedule. We recommend this selection of elective courses: EXERSCI 706, EXERSCI 708, EXERSCI 711, MEDSCI 712, MEDSCI 743, POPLHLTH 739.

Year II

120 points from:
• EXERSCI 775 Seminar in Clinical Exercise Physiology
• EXERSCI 778 Clinical Exercise Practicum 3
• EXERSCI 779 Clinical Exercise Practicum 4
• EXERSCI 792A/B Dissertation

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Clinical Exercise Physiology

90 points from:

• EXERSCI 720 Clinical Exercise Physiology 1
• EXERSCI 721 Clinical Exercise Physiology 2
• EXERSCI 776 Clinical Exercise Practicum 1
• EXERSCI 777 Clinical Exercise Practicum 2

30 points from:

700 level courses in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences schedule. We recommend this selection of elective courses: EXERSCI 706, EXERSCI 708, EXERSCI 711, EXERSCI 715, MEDSCI 712, MEDSCI 743, POPLHLTH 739.

Clinical exercise physiologists can be found working in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres and sporting bodies, or in private practise.

Jobs related to Clinical Exercise Physiology include:

• Clinical exercise physiologist
• Exercise rehabilitation adviser
• Injury prevention consultant
• Occupational health advisor
• Safety consultant

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