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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation

  • Bachelor

Join our Sport and Exercise Science webinar Connect with faculty staff and a current student, at our upcoming webinar for our Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation courses. Explore entry requirements, course content, career outcomes and get a taste of what student life at UC is like. Register Now

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Course Code
266JA.6, 75

About this course

Join our Sport and Exercise Science webinar

Connect with faculty staff and a current student, at our upcoming webinar for our Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation courses. Explore entry requirements, course content, career outcomes and get a taste of what student life at UC is like.

Register Now

What you will learn

  • Develop working knowledge of the integrated systems and functions of the human body.
  • Evaluate the impact of injury, illness, disorders and disease on a person's physical and mental health, global function, and quality of life.
  • Explore, critique, and apply the evidence for exercise, physical activity, and movement as part of prevention, rehabilitation, recovery, and management for a wide range of health concerns.
  • Value person-centered care that respects diversity and aims to provide an inclusive and safe health environment for all people.
  • Develop core cognitive, technical, and interpersonal skills with sound clinical reasoning to address the needs of clients across a wide range of clinical health areas.
  • Build respectful, inclusive, and effective communication skills to work collaboratively with clients, carers, peers, health professionals, and other health stakeholders.
  • Uphold the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards that align with Exercise and Sports Science Australia, and national standards for (self-regulating) health professionals.

Career pathways

Graduates of this course qualify for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and once approved, are ready to work as an accredited exercise physiologist in a wide range of areas such as:

  • Primary healthcare in private practice, allied health clinics, GP practices.
  • Community or not-for-profit health centre
  • Public or private hospitals
  • Emergency services and defence forces
  • Rehabilitation services (consultancy)
  • Sporting teams and academies
  • Fitness centres, gyms
  • Workplace/corporate health
  • Aged care
  • Education (schools, universities)
  • Research institution

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Canberra.
88.3%
Overall satisfaction
93.4%
Skill scale
73.7%
Teaching scale
72.2%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary