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 with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale.

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 with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.6 on the ACU 7 point scale.

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 2023 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 enrollment 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.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 80 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC679Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Chronic and Complex Conditions10 CP
  • EXSC611Occupational Assessment and Rehabilitation10 CP
  • EXSC632Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Neurological Conditions10 CP
  • EXSC633Lifestyle and Exercise Counselling10 CP
  • EXSC634Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Limb10 CP
  • EXSC635Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Conditions10 CP
  • EXSC636Responsible Clinical Practice10 CP
  • EXSC639Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Trunk and Upper Limb10 CP

Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation10 CP
  • EXSC515Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan10 CP
  • EXSC650Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance10 CP
  • EXSC651Sports Injury Prevention10 CP
  • EXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance10 CP
  • HLSC641Introduction to Health Sciences Research10 CP
  • HLSC650Recovery Oriented Mental Health10 CP
  • HLSC651Holistic Individual Centred Mental Health Practice10 CP

Complete exactly 50 credit points from the following:

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

Course map

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Course maps are subject to change. Please check your course map again before you finalise your enrolment.

If you need more information about unit enrolment, please visit Course Enrolment Guides.

Coursework Stream - Commencing Semester 1 - Full-time

  • Specified UnitsEXSC634Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Limb10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC635Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Conditions10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC633Lifestyle and Exercise Counselling10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC632Clinical Assessment and Exercise for Neurological Conditions10 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
  • Specified UnitsEXSC611Occupational Assessment and Rehabilitation10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC636Responsible Clinical Practice

    (Pre: EXSC632 & EXSC633 & EXSC635 & (EXSC634 or EXSC639))

    10 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

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 - Full-time

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 & Part-time

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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