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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation)

  • Bachelor

Are you interested in using exercise to improve people's health, fitness and general well-being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
M90, 060854A
Domestic Fees
$10,250 per year / $41,000 total
International Fees
$40,050 per year / $160,200 total

About this course

Are you interested in using exercise to improve people's health, fitness and general well-being? If so, you should consider a career as an Exercise Physiologist through studying our Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Rehabilitation).

When you graduate from this degree you will be eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Exercise Physiologists help other people improve their lifestyle and recover from injuries and chronic conditions through exercise.

In this 4-year degree (full-time) you'll gain knowledge, skills and experience in clinical exercise delivery, healthy lifestyle intervention and wellness programs for people living with chronic conditions, disabilities or injuries, as well as the healthy population.

More qualified professionals are expected to be needed as the population grows and ages, with employment opportunities in public and private hospitals, workplace health and rehabilitation, aged care facilities, sports organisations and more.

You can study units for this degree on-campus with weekly lectures and laboratories or through a blended format that involves weekly online content, such as lectures, laboratories, tutorials and/or seminars, accompanied by timetabled, intensive on-campus laboratory sessions twice per semester.

Note: If you complete the Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) degree (with the appropriate elective units) and decide that you'd like to pursue a career in exercise rehabilitation, you'll only need to study this course for one year to be eligible to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to be assessed for entry by the course coordinator where the student has undertaken prior tertiary study. Students with no prior tertiary study will be assessed by University Admissions.

    All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • AQF Diploma or equivalent;
    • Undergraduate Certificate;
    • Successfully completed 0.5 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.*

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of clinical exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex clinical exercise and sport science situations.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in clinical exercise and sport science contexts.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate clinical exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook in clinical exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
  7. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in clinical exercise and sports science settings.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.
  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of clinical exercise and sport science theoretical and practical situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and solve complex clinical exercise and sport science situations.
  3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in clinical exercise and sport science contexts.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to assess, evaluate and synthesise information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate clinical exercise and sport science knowledge, concepts and skills to diverse population groups.
  6. Demonstrate a global outlook in clinical exercise and sport science situations, showing sensitivity for diversity, including Aboriginal cultural competence.
  7. Demonstrate appropriate social and ethical values by working cooperatively and collaboratively in clinical exercise and sports science settings.
  8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and initiative for own learning and professional practice.

Career pathways

Possible future job titles

Professionally-Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator, Exercise Science Researcher, Compensation & Rehabilitation Officer, Exercise Rehabilitator, Workers' Compensation Officer, Health Care Officer, Occupational Rehabilitation Officer, Work Cover Services Manager, Injury Management Officer

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  • Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
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  • Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Rehabilitation courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
77.8%
Employed full-time
Data source

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