Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
University of Wollongong
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About
Exercise Physiologists are specialised allied health professionals who employ exercise strategies to enhance health, aid in recovery, and foster independence among individuals and groups with chronic health conditions, disabilities, or injuries. They work in diverse settings including private clinics, hospitals, community health centres, aged care facilities, workplace rehabilitation, education, and research.
The curriculum covers a comprehensive range of subjects including anatomy, physiology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics, and neuromechanics. These core subjects are designed to deepen your understanding of how exercise affects the body, and how to use evidence-based practices and a person-centred approach to prescribe exercise safely and effectively. This knowledge is aimed at improving health outcomes and the quality of life of those you will serve.
A key element of this degree is the practical experience component. It involves a total of 500 hours of placement — 140 hours in a community, sports, scientific, or commercial exercise setting, and an additional 360 hours in a clinical setting. These placements are necessary for you to graduate and become an Exercise Physiologist. This hands-on experience is crucial, as it allows you to apply what you've learned in real-world scenarios, ensuring you are prepared for professional practice upon graduation.
Areas of study
Biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and rehabilitation, functional anatomy, human anatomy and physiology.
Career opportunities
Cardiac rehabilitation, case worker, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise physiology, allied health services (including clinical/cardiac technology), health management programs for the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal/neurological disorders.
Professional recognition
This course has full accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation are eligible to apply for accreditation as Exercise Scientists and Exercise Physiologists with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Practical experience
140 hours of work placement in a community, sporting, scientific or commercial exercise setting plus 360 hours of clinical work placement. Completion of these hours is required to graduate. This experience is an essential part of the learning process and will allow you to put into practice what you’ve learned in the course to ensure that you will be work-ready for industry practice in both public and private facilities with both a general health and clinical focus.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
The NSW Ministry of Health requires all students to be verified, which involves a National Police Check and compliance with NSW Health vaccination requirements. For further information regarding this requirement, refer to Clinical Placement Information on the NSW Health website.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of science.
Recommended studies: Biology, Chemistry.
Bridging courses in Biology and Chemistry are offered in February each year.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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Honours
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