Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA.4)

Heal the world, make it a better place

Explore the complexities of human movement; develop a broad understanding of the human body and learn how to help those who are injured or physically impaired get their lives back on track - with the Bachelor of Exercise and Physiology and Rehabilitation.

In this 4-year, full time course, you will gain valuable knowledge and understanding of a variety of health and medical issues afflicting patients across a diverse range of age groups and demographics.

You’ll also develop in-depth clinical and analytical skills and explore beyond the physical to discover how exercise as a medicine positively affects the mental and emotional recovery of each patient.

During your time at UC, you’ll also undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL), in the form of professional internships where you will gain valuable experience by using your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.

Throughout this course, you’ll also be regularly visited by industry specialists and leaders offering excellent opportunities to network and expand your industry contacts.

Several industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.

Study our Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at UC and you will:

• gain a deeper understanding of the human body
• be able to 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
• have the qualifications to be recognised and accepted as an allied health professional
• be recognised as an allied health professional
• open the door for further studies including, honours, masters and Doctorate

Work-integrated learning

WIL is an integral part of this course, giving you an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships with industry stakeholders and professionals before graduating. Over the 4 years of this course you’ll undertake a total of 500 hours of actual placement in hospitals and health clinics both locally and/or nationally.

There is also scope for international study/work placements in countries such as Samoa, the UK and USA, all which offer incredible learning experiences and come with study credits that will count towards your degree.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will be qualified and ready to work as an exercise physiologist in public and private health sectors including areas such as:

• Chronic disease
• Rehabilitation service provider
• Fitness industry
• Strength and conditioning
• Workplace health/corporate health
• Aged care
• Education
• Community health
• Health promotion
• Management
• Occupational health and safety
• Clinical assessment and screening e.g. cardiac investigations, sleep studies
• Sports science
• Mental health
• Universities
• Research

Course specific information

Students will need to do an appropriate police check prior to participating WIL placements.

Upon completion of the degree students will be eligible to apply for membership to Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) and accreditation as an exercise physiologist.

Several industry qualifications are also available to students on completion of appropriate units.

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.