Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

Course Details

Become an exercise physiologist (AEP) with a Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation at Victoria University. You'll learn to assess and prescribe exercise and physical activity for people with chronic conditions or complex care needs. This course will prepare you to work in the community and in clinical settings with people who have: musculoskeletal injuries neurological conditions metabolic conditions cardiovascular conditions various comorbidities. Our program follows a strong evidence-based teaching approach to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology. To consolidate your theoretical learning, you will gain significant practical experience in clinical placements. You will graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to work as an exercise physiologist. There is also an optional research component embedded in this course that will prepare you academically for a PhD pathway.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: To attain the Master of Clinical Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, students will be required to complete 144 credit points consisting of: 120 credit points core units 24 credit points coursework/thesis units (Option 1 or 2) OPTION 1 - Additional Coursework Units 12 credit points SCL6004 Pain Science 12 credit points SCL7005 Complex Cases in Clinical Exercise Physiology OR OPTION 2 - Thesis 24 credit points SCL7001 Minor Thesis