Exercise physiology
Why study Exercise physiology?
If you are passionate about exercise, health and rehabilitation then the combined Bachelor/Master course in Exercise Physiology at La Trobe is the course for you.
Exercise physiologists use exercise to assess and condition healthy people and those with, or at risk of developing, chronic illness or injuries. Some exercise physiologists concentrate on improving physical performance and well-being in healthy persons, others practice in clinical and community settings to treat patients with multiple medical conditions.
This course prepares you to design and deliver client-centered exercise programmes to athletes, healthy people and people with known disease, such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and Parkinson’s disease. You will apply a comprehensive knowledge of exercise science and health to clinical situations, and undertake supervised clinical practice to consolidate these skills.
La Trobe University received a world leading ranking for its research in Human Movement and Sports Science in the 2010 and 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Career opportunities
Exercise Physiologists work across a variety of areas in the health and exercise and sports science fields. Accredited Exercise Physiologists operate in public and private hospitals, primary healthcare within private or multidisciplinary clinics, population health, workplace health, workplace rehabilitation, aged care, case managers for rehabilitation providers, injury consultants for insurers, and exercise scientists or strength and conditioning coaches for professional sports teams.
Courses
Local students
2013
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Exercise Physiology
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (February)
- Campus/ATAR:
- Bendigo 80.95
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Recent research has made us aware of the important role exercise plays in public health; exercise physiologists are important professionals who specialise in designing and delivering exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs for people throughout the community, including those with chronic illnesses and health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. This course aims to give students the skills and knowledge to design and implement exercise programs for a wide range of people. Integrating theory and practice, it provides pre-clinical studies and supervised clinical practice.
- Prerequisite
- VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in English (any) and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (any), Physical Education or Physics.
- Year 12 and non-year 12 extra requirements
- Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. - Additional information
- This course has a clinical component. For further information, please visit the Health Sciences website.
- How to apply
- VTAC.
- Professional recognition
- La Trobe is currently seeking professional approval with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) New University Course Accreditation Program (NUCAP).
- Full course details
- Health Sciences/Exercise PhysiologyBendigo
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Fees and scholarships
Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.
There is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Exercise physiology placements
Students studying exercise physiology will undertake placements throughout the course - these may be located in metropolitan or rural areas, interstate, and sometimes overseas. It should be noted that students may be required to complete clinical placement outside of University semester time.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
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About the academic staff
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