UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Train to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and step into a high-demand career. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of the human body and how exercise impacts health. As an AEP, you'll design and deliver safe, effective exercise programs for clients with chronic conditions, injuries or disabilities, providing guidance, support and lifestyle advice to help them improve their health and wellbeing. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Griffith has a five-star rating for overall experience and teaching quality in the field of sports and leisure*. Combine classroom learning with clinical training and practical placements. Study alongside students and staff from diverse clinical backgrounds, preparing you to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Learn using the latest technology, including specialised simulations. Study alongside world-leading researchers in their fields. Expand your skills and network through practical placements Grow your professional network through placements and clinical training at our on-campus clinics, or with leading community-based service providers. Build your skills and experience working with individuals with a diverse range of chronic conditions and disabilities. Learn in highly regarded facilities Our modern labs provide an unrivalled learning experience. This unique environment includes a $150 million Griffith Health Centre at the Gold Coast. At Australia's #1 university for elite athletes**, you'll have access to purpose-built, professional-grade facilities, including an Olympic swimming pool, athletics track and high-tech labs. *Good Universities Guide 2025 **Griffith had more athletes at the Paris Olympics than any other Australian University.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Year 1: Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science I
- Anatomy and Physiology Systems I
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science II
- Anatomy and Physiology Systems II
- Health Challenges for the 21st Century
- Year 2: Introductory Biomechanics
- Physiology of Exercise
- Motor Learning and Control
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Exercise
- Health and Disease
- Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Exercise Programming and Prescription I
- Clinical Pharmacology for Allied Health
- Year 3: Clinical Exercise Testing
- Exercise Science Practicum
- Exercise Programming and Prescription II
- Neuromuscular Pathophysiology
- Neural Basis of Movement
- Exercise Sports Nutrition
- Exercise and Sport Psychology
- Year 4: Exercise for Clinical Populations I
- Exercise for Clinical Populations II
- Professional Practice in Exercise Physiology I
- Professional Practice in Exercise Physiology II
- Professional Practice in Exercise Physiology III
- Exercise Physiology Practicum
- Plus 4 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).
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