Postgraduate

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Gain the extensive knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery to be able to provide health modification counselling for people with chronic disease and injury.
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Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries. The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Accredited exercise physiologists work across a range of health settings including public and private hospitals, private and multidisciplinary clinics, government and not-for profit organisations, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, fitness centres, gymnasiums and sports organisations.

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. Services include:
  • the prescription of tailored exercise programs
  • promoting leisure-time and incidental activity
  • counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours.
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Career Pathways

Accredited exercise physiologists specialise in clinical exercise interventions for people with a broad range of health issues. Those people may be at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries. The aims of exercise physiology interventions are to prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Accredited exercise physiologists work across a range of health settings including public and private hospitals, private and multidisciplinary clinics, government and not-for profit organisations, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, fitness centres, gymnasiums and sports organisations.

Accredited exercise physiologists offer a range of services which include behavioural coaching, health education, exercise counselling and physical rehabilitation. Services include:
  • the prescription of tailored exercise programs
  • promoting leisure-time and incidental activity
  • counselling to reduce sedentary behaviours.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
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Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

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Domestic Student Fees for Full-Fee Paying Places

If you're not eligible for a Commonwealth-supported places, you will be charged a for Full-Fee Paying place. For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.

Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course. Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation. More information on how fees are calculated.

Domestic Student Fees for Full-Fee Paying Places

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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International Student Fees

Annual course fee
2024
$47,600.00
2025
$50,200.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.

Fees are subject to annual indexation.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Important note for applicants

To enrol in this course, you must be able to attend in person. This course has a requirement for campus-based or in-person activities that cannot be offered online. 

Important note for applicants

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
(2) Applicants are awarded a place in the 72-point course if they have either;
(a) a bachelor's degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the 'Exercise Science' level;
or
(b) an official ESSA "Graduate Entry Assessment" letter that demonstrates equivalence with "Exercise Science" members.
(3) All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA ‘Exercise Science' standards.
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Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
(2) Applicants are awarded a place in the 72-point course if they have either;
(a) a bachelor's degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the 'Exercise Science' level;
or
(b) an official ESSA "Graduate Entry Assessment" letter that demonstrates equivalence with "Exercise Science" members.
(3) All other applicants are awarded a place in the 96-point course and must have a relevant bachelor's degree that included foundation units in human anatomy, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise and health and research methods/statistics with equivalence to ESSA ‘Exercise Science' standards.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. 

Graduate applicants require at least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

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Course details

This course is designed to provide a holistic understanding of the use of exercise as a modality in the treatment of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic and other chronic and complex conditions.

About the course

In the past 20 years, under the guidance of a professional body – Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), accredited Exercise Physiologists (EPs) have gained national recognition as the allied health professional with the knowledge and experience to prescribe exercise for people with chronic and complex medical conditions. EPs now have provider status with the Health Insurance Commission (Medicare), as well as many private and government health and compensable insurance schemes.

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About the course

You’ll develop knowledge and skills in preparation for work in the allied health industry. The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) so you will be eligible to apply for accreditation status. The course is designed to provide a holistic understanding of the use of exercise as a modality in the treatment of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic and other chronic and complex conditions.

Students who meet certain criteria (contact the Course Coordinator for details) can apply to complete a 24-point dissertation in addition to the coursework components. Examination of the dissertation will mimic the BSc Honours thesis examination, so that an Honours-equivalent grade can be created to allow graduates to be ranked for Higher Degree by research scholarships.

Depending on the applicant’s background knowledge from their previous studies at bachelor level, this master's course may be undertaken as a 72-point (three semester) or 96-point (four semester) program, or the part-time equivalent.

The course comprises 12 core units, which address the major knowledge and skill components for this allied health profession, as well as opportunities for mentoring and knowledge application within a series of clinical placements.

For students wishing to make the transition to exercise and sport science from other cognate disciplines, this course makes provision for up to 24 points of conversion units, selected on advice from the course coordinator.

Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course. This course has been approved by the Department of Social Services for Student Support Payments. Eligible students can receive Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement. Further information can be found on the Department of Social Services website.
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1

    Semester 2

Weekly contact time
  • Refer to the UWA Handbook
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73520
CRICOS code
  • 089267D
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Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1

    Semester 2

Weekly contact time
  • Refer to the UWA Handbook
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 73520
CRICOS code
  • 089267D
Full time/part time duration
  • 2 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Our teaching staff

Dr Jay Ebert

Dr Jay Ebert
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Our teaching staff

Dr Jay Ebert

Dr Jay Ebert

Dr Jay Ebert is a lecturer and researcher within the School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science). Since completing his PhD in cartilage repair, biomechanics and exercise rehabilitation at UWA in 2008, for which he was awarded the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Medal, he has developed a passion for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic research.

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Flexibility

We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.

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Flexibility

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Important dates

Intake Periods
  • Semester 2, 2024
  • Semester 1, 2025
Application Open
  • Wednesday 1 November 2023
  • Friday 1 March 2024
Application Close
  • Friday 12 July 2024
  • Saturday 30 November 2024

Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Course structure details

Course structure details

Conversion
Students who have not completed (a) a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences Science from this university or equivalent as recognised by the course coordinator; or (b) a bachelor's degree in Sport, Exercise and/or Movement Sciences from a recognised tertiary institution that has been accredited by ESSA at the 'Exercise Science' level must complete relevant conversion unit(s) up to the value of 24 points, as advised by the course coordinator. Students Students may also be recommended by the Course Coordinator to take units from a broader range of conversion units than those listed.
Core
Take all units (72 points):
Option
Students in the course by coursework and dissertation take 24 points.

Where can clinical exercise physiology take me?

The course prepares you for work in the following areas:

  • Clinical practice - for example, a rehabilitation practitioner within the private sector or hospital clinics.
  • Corporate - for example, as a company in-house rehabilitation specialist or injury management coordinator
  • Government - for example, as a case manager at the Insurance Commission

Where can clinical exercise physiology take me?

Industry engagement

The course also involves a high level of engagement with AEPs and other industry professionals, with a significant component of learning taking place in a clinical setting.

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Industry engagement

Work Integrated Learning | Clinical Placement hosts

Due to its long history and well established industry partnerships, the course is supported by Work Integrated Learning partners who are at the forefront of the Accredited Exercise Physiology field. Students are provided with a minimum of 400 hours of clinical placements and training across various domains including (but not limited to):

  • Exercise Movement Professionals
  • Guardian Exercise Rehabilitation 
  • Health and Rehab Clinic 
  • NeuroMoves Exercise
  • REPS Movement
  • Thriving (Exercise for Young People)
  • Youth Cancer Service 
  • Western Australia Centre for Rural Health
Our teaching staff

Dr Bonnie Furzer

Dr Bonnie Furzer
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Our teaching staff

Dr Bonnie Furzer

Dr Bonnie Furzer

Dr Bonnie Furzer is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a clinical role within the Mental Health Service at Fremantle Hospital. Further to her teaching and clinical roles, she is the founding Director of Thriving, a not for profit organisation providing clinical and educational services to build strong, happy and healthy young people through exercise.

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What opportunities can a degree in sport science, exercise, and health offer?

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Are you interested in all things sport, exercise and health but not sure how to turn your passion into a career? Find out more about the diverse career opportunities available when you study a sport science, exercise, and health degree at UWA. 

What opportunities can a degree in sport science, exercise, and health offer?

Why study Sport and Exercise Sciences at UWA?

  • Our award-winning work-integrated learning program will ensure you graduate ‘job ready’
  • Help tackle our biggest health challenges by understanding the effects of physical activity on human health and performance
  • 20th in the world and 1st in WA for sports-related subjects (QS 2024)
  • Our degrees include practical experience with industry partnerships in sport (AFL, WAFL, Western Force) and health (clinic and hospital placements)

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Why study Sport and Exercise Sciences at UWA?

UWA is ranked 1st in WA, 4th in Australia and 19th in the world for Anatomy and Physiology (QS 2024)
Ranked 5th in Australia and 20th in the world for Sports-Related Subjects (QS 2024)

Course Accreditation

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (73520) is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates will be eligible to apply for accreditation to practice as an accredited exercise physiologist.

Course Accreditation

Why study clinical exercise physiology?

Why study clinical exercise physiology?

Centre

UWA Exercise and Performance Centre

The UWA Exercise and Performance Centre (EPC) provides individual and group exercise services to improve health, function and physical performance.

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Centre

UWA Exercise and Performance Centre

Exercise services, including individual and group programs, are provided by Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP) and Physiotherapists.

Upon presentation to the EPC, an initial assessment is conducted including client interview and a physical assessment to identify history and goals. Following the assessment, recommendations, education and other services are provided to suit your exercise and lifestyle.

A variety of clinical programs are run each week through EPC, providing a tailored and supportive environment for clients. Specific programs target a range of health goals, cardiometabolic disease, musculoskeletal pain or injury, cancer, healthy aging, and more.

The EPC is linked with the School of Human Sciences providing clinical training to postgraduate students undertaking the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

 

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