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Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA.2)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 81.85 | On campus |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 6.0 or equivalent. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with no band score below 6.0 or equivalent. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
A rewarding career in healthcare
Want to help people recover from injuries, improve their mobility, reduce their risk of chronic disease and improve their quality of life through exericse?
Our Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation is your perfect pathway to a career as a valuable healthcare professional.
Study our Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation and you will:
- have a deeper understanding of the human body
- identify degenerative changes and disease states
- develop technical skills to address the needs of clients in a clinical rehabilitation setting
- acquire abilities to prevent and manage chronic disease and injury in cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions
- master assessment, intervention, therapeutic and educational tools
- understand duty of care and professional ethics
- refine your communication skills
- be able to confidently critique and apply evidence from scientific research to health care practices and services.
Career opportunities
With this degree you will be ready to work as an exercise physiologist in the public and private health sectors and as part of a rehabilitation team.
Important to know
- You will need to do an appropriate police check prior to clinical placement which is a compulsory component of this degree
- There are non-standard English language requirements for this course.
- There is also assumed knowledge for this degree.
The University of Canberra is committed to building a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person looking to study this course, please contact Rachel Harrigan, Faculty of Health General Manager, (02) 6201 2608.
Professional accreditation
Upon completion of the degree graduates will be eligible to apply for membership to Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and accreditation as an Exercise Physiologist. A number of industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Police checks and working with vulnerable people clearance is required.
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods and Physics majors. NSW: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
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.
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA) | 96 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
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Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Knowledge of the structure and function of the human body relevant to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology | Analysis and enquiry |
| Knowledge of degenerative changes and disease states potentially affecting the human body relevant to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology |
Analysis and enquiry Problem solving |
| Knowledge, skill, understanding and application of the assessment, intervention, therapeutic and educational tools relevant to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology | Analysis and enquiry Working independently and with others Communication Problem solving |
| Understanding and application of the duty of care, professional ethics, roles and responsibilities and values relevant to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology |
Professionalism and social responsibility Working independently and with others Communication |
| Communication skills in listening, speaking, explaining, teaching, writing and reading relevant to medical and clinical exercise physiology scope of practice | Working independently and with others Communication |
| Ability to read, critique, evaluate and apply evidence from research and science into practices of health care and health services | Analysis and enquiry Problem solving Attributes: critical thinking, reflective practice, thriving in an environment of change |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation | B ExPhysiol&Rehab |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Honours)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email health.student@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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