Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

If you're passionate about a profession that focuses on keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to work as an accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Develop, implement and manage physical activity and behavioural programs for healthy clients and clients living with a range of chronic conditions, as you explore how exercise can improve health and wellbeing.

Learn about the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and injury.

You'll learn how to provide physical activity and behavioural programs for clients with conditions as diverse as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, cancer, arthritis, respiratory disease and many others.

3 reasons to study a Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Murdoch

1. Complete this course in 3 trimesters so you can graduate in 12 months.
2. Learn in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation and strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.
3. Develop hands-on experience working alongside health professionals and accredited Exercise Physiologists with a year-long industry placement.

What you'll learn

• Exercise mechanisms that can improve people's health and wellbeing
• Clinical practice of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and the appropriate referral pathways
• How to develop and deliver exercise programs for clients with pathology (disease) or injury
• Communication techniques with clients, caregivers and other health professionals

Your future career

Pursue a variety of roles in both public and private health care environments, sports academies, institutes of sports, sports science labs and professional and amateur sporting clubs. Careers could include:

• Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist
• Sports Development Officer
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Sport and Recreation Officer

You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) at the level of Exercise Physiology.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course are eligible to apply to register with ESSA as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
   • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing