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Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (266JA.6)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 75 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
View teaching periods | 365113 |
| 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 overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. 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 |
Bruce, Canberra |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Health | Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science |
View teaching periods | 078923A |
| 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 overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. 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.
Take a person-centred approach to movement therapy and exercise for health across the lifespan
Explore the complexities of the human body and mind. Understand what happens to different body systems and functions during injury and illness, and the importance of movement and exercise for people across the lifespan from health to injury recovery, chronic disease management and palliative stages of care.
In the 4-year Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation, you will learn how to work with people experiencing challenges to their health and function, and support them through the application of exercise medicine, physical activity, and movement. You will learn how to collaborate within healthcare teams and environments that facilitate healing, recovery, and quality of life.
You’ll 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 person.
During your time at UC, you will undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL), in the form of placements where you will gain valuable experience by using your skills and knowledge in real-life situations to support real people, under the supervision of experienced health professionals.
Study our Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation at UC and you will:
- Develop working knowledge of the integrated systems and functions of the human body.
- Evaluate the impact of injury, illness, disorders and disease on a person’s physical and mental health, global function, and quality of life.
- Explore, critique, and apply the evidence for exercise, physical activity, and movement as part of prevention, rehabilitation, recovery, and management for a wide range of health concerns.
- Value person-centered care that respects diversity and aims to provide an inclusive and safe health environment for all people.
- Develop core cognitive, technical, and interpersonal skills with sound clinical reasoning to address the needs of clients across a wide range of clinical health areas.
- Build respectful, inclusive, and effective communication skills to work collaboratively with clients, carers, peers, health professionals, and other health stakeholders.
- Uphold the professional ethics, responsibilities, values, and standards that align with Exercise and Sports Science Australia, and national standards for (self-regulating) health professionals.
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 (full time equivalent) of this course, you’ll undertake at least 500 hours of real-world placement in clinical health services, hospitals, sporting partners, private organisations, and community clinics and health services, both locally and/or interstate.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course qualify for accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), and once approved, are ready to work as an accredited exercise physiologist in a wide range of areas such as:
- Primary healthcare in private practice, allied health clinics, GP practices.
- Community or not-for-profit health centre
- Public or private hospitals
- Emergency services and defence forces
- Rehabilitation services (consultancy)
- Sporting teams and academies
- Fitness centres, gyms
- Workplace/corporate health
- Aged care
- Education (schools, universities)
- Research institution
Course specific information
To complete this degree, you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, attain an ACT Working with Vulnerable People card, maintain current first aid and CPR qualifications, and meet core pdate ng on requirements, to be able to undertake WIL (placement) in the required clinical areas.
This course has inherent requirements (knowledge, skills, and abilities) that are necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of your degree. All students need to meet the minimum inherent requirements for the course they enrol in.
This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, you are eligible to apply to ESSA for accredited as an exercise physiologist. You are also eligible for full membership with ESSA upon application.
High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours), which provides a pathway to a Doctorate for students interested in Higher Degree Research.
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.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Additional admission requirements
For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students may require:
- Police check
- Working with vulnerable people
- Current vaccination
Assumed knowledge
ACT: Biology, Mathematical Methods. NSW: Biology, Mathematics.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 |
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
Note:
- From Sem 1, 2025 unit 12136 Exercise Programming and Prescription for Performance replaces unit 9812 Exercise Programming and Prescription 2
Note:
- From Sem 1, 2025 unit 12134 Exercise Programming and Prescription Fundamentals replaces unit 9811 Exercise Programming and Prescription 1
- From Sem 1, 2025, students must complete Option B (12135 + 12137 + 12139) instead of Option A (9813 + 9814)
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
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Course duration
Standard 4 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| Recognise and apply duty of care, professional ethics, roles and responsibilities and values relevant to the scope of practice of clinical exercise physiology. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| Demonstrate knowledge, skill and competency in decision making and the application of physiological assessments, exercise interventions, and educational strategies relevant to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of degenerative changes and disease states affecting the human body relevant to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiology. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Design, apply and evaluate appropriate exercise interventions for improved health or performance outcomes for individuals, groups, and communities. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; and communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Read, critique, evaluate, integrate and translate research within the scope of practice as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. |
| Apply theoretical and practical knowledge of the structure and function of the human body relevant to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiology. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; and use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. UC graduates are global citizens: Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Work individually, collaboratively, ethically and with cultural safety when building professional networks in the health care sector relevant to the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. | UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Human Movement (SM0036)
- Specialist Major in Health and Performance (SM0066)
- Core Major in Allied Health (CM0023)
- Specialist Major in Exercise Rehabilitation (SM0065)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| 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).
Alternative exits
Alternative exit award Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement):
Students may exit early if they have passed 72 credit points and meet the course completion requirements.
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 student.centre@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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