Exercise Physiology - 3871
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
Contact: medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 192
UAC Code: 428100
Domestic Entry Requirements: See Domestic Entry Requirements
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology
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Program Description
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
- Develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between physical activity and health
- Attain competencies in conducting a broad range of exercise-based clinical tests and in delivering lifestyle change programs that use exercise for the primary prevention of disease and the management of chronic disease
- Attain skills and detailed clinical knowledge relevant to cardiopulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular rehabilitation
- Develop advanced problem solving skills and a capacity for critical thinking
- Develop an ability to engage in independent and reflective learning for the betterment of professional clinical practice
- Develop a broad range of communication skills and an ability to work as a member and a leader of a team, with respect for diversity and a high standard of ethical practice
Program Structure
Clinical practicum is a major component of this program with 100 hours completed across Stage 1 to 3 (as an element of course work) and 400 hours in dedicated clinical practicum courses in Stage 4. Clinical placements include the University's Lifestyle Clinic, and hospitals and private practices. Students undertake a research project completed in Stage 4 to refine skills specific to their areas of interest, and to further develop understanding of research and the scientific method and how this informs clinical practice.
Elective courses provide flexibility in the program and allow students to select courses according to their areas of interest and career specialisation. These may include: cardiopulmonary conditions, metabolic conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, neuromuscular conditions, nutrition, mental health, and rehabilitation biomechanics. Specific elective courses available are listed below under Electives.
General Education is a requirement of all undergraduate programs at UNSW Sydney. Elective and General Education courses in Stages 3 and 4 provide flexibility to facilitate international exchange in the latter stages of the program, while still completing the core courses and practicum required to be eligible to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
- ANAT2111 Introductory Anatomy (6 UOC)
- HESC1511 Exercise Programs & Behaviou (6 UOC)
- MATH1041 Stats for Life & Soc Sciences (6 UOC)
- PSYC1011 Psychology 1B (6 UOC)
- HESC4551 Research Project (6 UOC)
- HESC4611 Clinical Practicum A (6 UOC)
HESC4551 Research Project may be taken in Semester 1 or 2
- HESC4622 Clinical Practicum B (6 UOC)
- PHCM4013 Influencing Health Beliefs (6 UOC)
HESC4611 and HESC4622 are offered in Semester 1 or Semester 2 or Summer Terms and are completed in consecutive semesters.
- ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy (6 UOC)
- FOOD3220 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- HESC3581 Physical Activity in Speci Pop (6 UOC)
- PATH3207 Musculoskeletal Diseases (6 UOC)
- PHSL3211 Cardiovascular Physiology and (6 UOC)
- PHSL3221 Endocrine, Reproductive & Dev. (6 UOC)
- PSYC3331 Health Psychology (6 UOC)
- ANAT3121 Visceral Anatomy (6 UOC)
- ANAT3411 Neuroanatomy 1 (6 UOC)
- BEIL0011 Healthy Planning (6 UOC)
- BIOC3261 Human Biochemistry (6 UOC)
- BIOM9551 Biomech of Physical Rehabili'n (6 UOC)
- FOOD3220 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD4403 Advanced Nutrition (6 UOC)
- HESC3581 Physical Activity in Speci Pop (6 UOC)
- HESC3641 Advanced Exercise Physiology (6 UOC)
- HESC4571 Research Project (6 UOC)
- MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences (6 UOC)
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- NEUR3211 Neuroscience Research Seminars (6 UOC)
- NEUR3221 Neurophysiology (6 UOC)
- PATH3207 Musculoskeletal Diseases (6 UOC)
- PHSL3211 Cardiovascular Physiology and (6 UOC)
- PHSL3221 Endocrine, Reproductive & Dev. (6 UOC)
- PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC)
- PSYC3331 Health Psychology (6 UOC)
The rules for General Education can be found by clicking here. Please note that students must complete their General Education requirements with courses that are from faculties other than Medicine. This means that courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine (including GENM) and some courses from the Faculty of Science cannot be counted as General Education.
Participation and Enrolment Requirements
NSW Health require that all Exercise Physiology students placed in any of their facilities are compliant with their health and conduct requirements, these include an up-to-date immunisation record, a police record check (national or from your country of citizenship), and a code of conduct agreement. In addition, NSW Health require all students to complete mandatory online training modules when commencing a clinical practicum placement. Students who fail to satisfy the compliance requirements of NSW Health may be excluded from undertaking a clinical practicum placement. Students are responsible for obtaining the required documents and vaccinations needed to meet compliance requirements and to attend compliance checks for verification. Students are required to maintain up-to-date certification in senior first-aid and CPR for the duration of a clinical practicum placement. Students must also obtain a Working with Children Check number prior to the commencement of a clinical practicum placement.Academic Rules
- Students must complete 192 units of credit including 12 units of General Education.
- Students cannot complete more than 60 units of credit in Stage 1 courses.
- Students must complete 3 electives, one of these must be an advanced elective (i.e. a stage 3 course)
- Clinical Practicum courses may not be commenced until a student has completed each of the Stage 3 clinical courses, HESC3504, HESC3541, HESC3532, and HESC3592.
- For a Degree with Distinction, a student must obtain a minimum of 75 WAM across the program and complete at least 96 units of credit in that program at UNSW to be eligible.
- Courses completed on international exchange may be substituted for program courses deemed to be equivalent, but grades awarded at institutions other than UNSW will not count towards a student's WAM. Recognition of studies on international exchange will typically be confined to general education and elective courses in the program.
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