MClinExPhys

Credit points

120 - 160

Minimum duration

Pathway A 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Pathway B 2 year full-time or equivalent part time

Approved locations

  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Strathfield

EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Pathway A

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

a. have completed a bachelor degree that is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at Exercise Science level, with one of the following:

  1. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale; or
  2. evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or
  3. have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries.

OR

b. have met the requirements of ESSA Graduate assessment for postgraduate study, and have completed a Bachelor degree or higher in exercise science or related field with one of the following:

  1. a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 scale; or
  2. evidence of substantial relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation; or
  3. have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries.

OR

c. have completed ACU's Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation

AND

d. submit a curriculum vitae outlining relevant industry experience for this course of study;

AND

e. submit professional referee/s information relevant to industry experience.

Pathway B

To be eligible for Pathway B (Thesis stream), a student must have completed at least 80 cp of Specified and/or Professional Experience units, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.50, and if the student's proposed area of study aligns with a demonstrated capacity for research and supervision within the School.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.



Completion requirements

Pathway A

To qualify for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, a student must complete 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings consisting of:

  1. 80cp Specified Units (Part A)
  2. 30cp Professional Experience Units (Part B) AND
  3. 10cp Elective Unit (Part C)


Pathway B

To qualify for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings consisting of:

  1. 80cp Specified Units (Part A)
  2. 30cp Professional Experience Units (Part B) AND
  3. 50cp Thesis stream Units (Part D)

(Specified units include 30cp dedicated to practicum)

Exit points

A student who has completed 40cp from Specified units may exit from the course with the following qualification:

  • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation.

Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

Part A : Specified Units

Complete exactly 80 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
EXSC679Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Chronic and Complex Conditions10
EXSC611Occupational Assessment and Rehabilitation10
EXSC632Clnical Assessment and Exercise for Neurological Conditions10
EXSC633Lifestyle and Exercise Counselling10
EXSC634Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Limb10
EXSC635Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Conditions10
EXSC636Responsible Clinical Practice10
EXSC639Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Trunk and Upper Limb10

Part B : Professional Experience Units

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
EXSC637Clinical Experience 110
EXSC680Clinical Experience 310
EXSC684Clinical Experience 210

Part C : Pathway A Elective Units

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
EXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation10
EXSC650Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance10
EXSC651Sports Injury Prevention10
EXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance10
HLSC672Enhancing Clinical Reasoning in Rehabilitation for Healthcare Professionals10
HLSC640Interpreting Health Research10
HLSC630Holistic Rehabilitation and Restoration 110
PUBH630Determinants of Health10
PUBH620Biostatistics10
PUBH610History and Principles of Public Health10
HLSC641Introduction to Health Sciences Research10
HLSC651Holistic Individual Centred Mental Health Practice10
HLSC657Cognitive Behaviour Therapy10
HLSC650Recovery Oriented Mental Health10
HLSC607Policy and Planning in Health Care10
HLSC604Quality and Safety in Health Care10
BUSN602Money Management10
HLSC506Strategic Management In Digital Health Service Delivery10

Part D : Pathway B (Thesis Stream) Units

Complete exactly 50 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
HLSC641Introduction to Health Sciences Research10
EXSC681Exercise Physiology Research Project (Part A)20
EXSC682EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT (PART B)20

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