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Start date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
IHCP

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 44,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [6.5]
  • IELTS reading [6.5]
  • IELTS writing [6.5]
  • IELTS speaking [6.5]
  • IELTS listening [6.5]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
095008F

Aim

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to apply the principles of exercise science and contemporary allied health practice to assist people in the prevention and management of ill health. The program aligns with the professional standards for accreditation as an Exercise Scientist and Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.

Content & Structure

This program is structured around a core of required courses (totaling 135 units) and elective courses (totaling 9 units). The degree requires completion of courses comprising 144 units.

The core courses provide for theory, practical and clinical based learning, foundational studies in exercise science including areas such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, motor learning and control, exercise and sport psychology, exercise programming and nutrition. Students then complete specialised clinical training in areas such as pathophysiology, clinical exercise assessment and prescription and occupational rehabilitation in order to be qualified to deliver exercise management for a range of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurologic and cancer conditions. Across third and fourth year students will develop and undertake either a research or clinical/industry focussed honours project.

From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Physiology Essentials 100 BIOL 1051 4.5
Human Anatomy 100 HLTH 1020 4.5
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country HLTH 1063 4.5
Physical Activity and Health HLTH 1044 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Motor Development and Ageing HLTH 1065 4.5
Functional Anatomy HLTH 1045 4.5
Societal Issues in Clinical Exercise Physiology HLTH 2029 4.5
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences HLTH 1049 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Motor Control and Learning HLTH 2026 4.5
Exercise Physiology 1 HLTH 2006 4.5
Human Nutrition HLTH 2001 4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 1 HLTH 2027 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics of Human Movement HLTH 2025 4.5
Exercise Physiology 2 HLTH 2005 4.5
Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology HLTH 3014 4.5
Exercise Prescription and Delivery 2 HLTH 3011 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Practice Education in Exercise Delivery HLTH 3047 4.5
Pain Mechanisms and Management REHB 3066 4.5
Clinical Exercise Honours Project Design HLTH 3071 4.5
Elective 1 4.5 Rule(s): 9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Advanced Exercise Assessment and Reasoning HLTH 3056 4.5
Clinical Basis of Chronic Disease Management HLTH 4010 4.5
Clinical Studies for Exercise Physiology HLTH 4015 4.5
Elective 2 4.5 Rule(s): 9
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Exercise Rehabilitation HLTH 4016 4.5 Note(s): 5
Clinical Exercise Physiology HLTH 4011 9
Health Science Honours Project REHB 4052 9
OR
Health Science Honours Thesis REHB 4012 9
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum 1 HLTH 4012 4.5
Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum 2 HLTH 4013 4.5
Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum 3 HLTH 4014 4.5

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates satisfy the academic requirements and are eligible to apply for registration as an Accredited Exercise Scientist through ESSA. Requirements for registration as determined by ESSA are available on their website.

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