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- Exercise physiologists develop programs for patients for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of chronic medical conditions. They can also provide advanced injury prevention and exercise programming advice.
- QUT is the top institution in Queensland for sport science and we rank 12th in the world according to the Shanghai Global Rankings 2023.
- Graduates work alongside other health professionals in hospitals and private practice, providing Medicare services in exercise therapy.
- As a student, you have access to the industry equipment in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories, and in QUT Health Clinics.
- Complete more than 500 hours of clinical placement for valuable work experience that prepares you for the transition to employment.
Highlights
- Exercise physiologists develop programs for patients for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of chronic medical conditions. They can also provide advanced injury prevention and exercise programming advice.
- QUT is the top institution in Queensland for sport science and we rank 12th in the world according to the Shanghai Global Rankings 2023.
- Graduates work alongside other health professionals in hospitals and private practice, providing Medicare services in exercise therapy.
- As a student, you have access to the latest industry equipment in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology and strength conditioning laboratories, and in QUT Health Clinics.
- Complete more than 500 hours of clinical placement for valuable work experience that prepares you for the transition to employment.
- This course is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and gives graduates professional recognition as an accredited exercise physiologist.
Why choose this course?
You will complete 500 hours of professional placement during this course. This work integrated learning is completed at QUT Health Clinics and external locations including hospitals, local government and private health providers.
QUT Health Clinics, located at Kelvin Grove campus, provide professional health services to the community and students in this course deliver many of these services under the supervision of accredited professionals. You will become familiar with equipment and techniques that are used across industry, including technology used by clinicians to analyse and monitor performance.
During your studies, you will be taught by experts who have industry experience that spans hospitals, private practice, and research. You will access industry equipment in the biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, strength conditioning and clinical skills laboratories and consultation rooms.
Under the supervision of accredited professionals, you will apply your knowledge and practise patient care skills to deliver services in:
- exercise-based rehabilitation and advice for clients with an acute injury or after surgery
- exercise programs for those at risk of, or those with, existing chronic conditions and medical conditions
- personal exercise programs and fitness assessments for the local community.
Explore this course
Clinical exercise physiologists have expert knowledge about how exercise can improve health and fitness or reduce the onset of chronic disease and its related symptoms. They are skilled in developing rehabilitation programs for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease. With their extensive understanding about the effects of exercise on the body’s systems, they can also provide advanced injury prevention and exercise programming advice. Medicare and many private health insurers recognise and cover services supplied by accredited exercise physiologists.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you will be required to complete 500 hours of work placements.
Honours pathway
This course offers an honours pathway at the end of the second year into the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours). You will complete an honours research project that extends your knowledge of the professional field, offering a competitive advantage in your career.
Entry into the program is competitive and based on grade point average. On entry to the course you will retain all of the credit you have successfully completed in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and will complete a further two years of full-time study.
Careers and outcomes
Accredited exercise physiologists have skills that can be applied to a variety of clinical professions. Many graduates are employed by hospitals and clinics for prevention and rehabilitation of patients with injuries and a range of cardiac, musculoskeletal, occupational, neurological and psychological disorders. Graduates can also move into private practice and work as specialists in clinical diagnostics, exercise programming and health promotion.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and gives graduates professional recognition as an accredited exercise physiologist.
Possible careers
- Cardiac scientist
- Exercise physiologist
- Exercise scientist
- Rehabilitation professionals
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $15,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2025 fees
2025: $38,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: CSP $13,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2024 fees
2024: $37,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
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You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
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QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
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- Sporting excellence
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