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

  • Blacktown
  • Brisbane
  • Melbourne
  • Strathfield

Note:

This course is only available for International students commencing in Semester 1.


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 4.4 on the ACU 7 point scale;

OR

2(a). have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.4 on the ACU 7 point scale;

OR

2(b). have evidence of sufficient relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation through submission of:

  • a curriculum vitae outlining relevant industry experience for this course of study;

AND

  • professional referee(s) providing information relevant to industry experience.

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 4.4 on the ACU 7 point scale;

OR

2(a). have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.4 on the ACU 7 point scale;

OR

2(b). have evidence of sufficient relevant industry experience for at least one year post-Bachelor graduation through submission of:

  • a curriculum vitae outlining relevant industry experience for this course of study;

AND

  • professional referee(s) providing information relevant to industry experience.

OR

C. have completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation.


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 in ACU's Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology program, with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0, 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 2027 Admission.



Completion requirements

Pathway A - Coursework stream

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

  1. 90cp Specified Units (Part A)
  2. 30cp Pathway A Professional Experience Units (Part B)


Pathway B Thesis stream

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

  1. 90cp Specified Units (Part A)
  2. 20cp Pathway B Professional Experience Units (Part C) AND
  3. 10cp Pathway B Professional Experience Research Unit (Part D) AND
  4. 40cp Pathway B Specified Research Units (Part E)

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 Adviser. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Adviser.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC611Occupational Assessment and Rehabilitation10 CP
  • EXSC629Psychosocial Foundations of Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice10 CP
  • EXSC630Developing Clinical Competence in Exercise Physiology Practice10 CP
  • EXSC631Professional Practice and Clinical Reasoning10 CP
  • EXSC632Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Neurological Conditions10 CP
  • EXSC634Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Limb10 CP
  • EXSC635Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Conditions10 CP
  • EXSC639Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Trunk and Upper Limb10 CP
  • EXSC679Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Chronic and Complex Conditions10 CP

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC642Clinical Experience 1 v210 CP
  • EXSC643Clinical Experience 2 v210 CP
  • EXSC646Clinical Experience 3 v210 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC642Clinical Experience 1 v210 CP
  • EXSC643Clinical Experience 2 v210 CP

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC683Professional Practice and Clinical Research10 CP

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC681Exercise Physiology Research Project (Part A)20 CP
  • EXSC682Exercise Physiology Research Project (Part B)20 CP

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


Coursework Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Full-time 1.5 years

  • Specified UnitsEXSC629Psychosocial Foundations of Clinical Exercise Physiology Practice10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC632Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Neurological Conditions10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC634Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Limb10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC635Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Conditions10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC611Occupational Assessment and Rehabilitation10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC630Developing Clinical Competence in Exercise Physiology Practice

    (Pre: (EXSC629 or EXSC633) & EXSC632 & EXSC635 & (EXSC634 or EXSC639); Inc: EXSC636).

    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC639Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Trunk and Upper Limb10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC679Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Chronic and Complex Conditions10 cp

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Coursework Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Part-time 2.5 - 3 years

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Coursework Stream - Commencing Semester 2 - Full Time 2 years

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Coursework Stream - Commencing Semester 2 - Mixed Full-time and Part-time 3 years **Domestic Students only**

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Elective options are offered Online Unscheduled in Semester 1 and ACU Terms 1-4.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Thesis Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Full-time

Students must have a GPA ≥5.0 in the first 8 units of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree to be considered for the Thesis Stream.

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Thesis Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Part-time 3 years

Students must have a GPA ≥5.0 in the first 8 units of the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology degree to be considered for the Thesis Stream.

All units are delivered in multi-mode, unless otherwise indicated in the map.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

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