Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Science
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Health Sciences | School of Health Sciences
| Program Code: IGCE Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
Program director/s
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had an Australian police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
Aim
The aim of this program is to produce graduates who will be eligible via the Australian Association of Exercise and Sport Science (AAESS) to be accredited as an Exercise Physiologist and thereby prescribe, deliver and manage evidence based exercise programs for those with chronic and complex conditions.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have:
A completed Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) or equivalent degree with a GPA greater than 5.0; AND
Full membership of AAESS as an Exercise Scientist; AND
Demonstrated completion of 140 hours of exercise prescription with 'apparently healthy' individuals using the AAESS log book; AND
Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification; AND
Current National Police Clearance; and Current Mandated Notification Training.
International students
In addition to the above requirements, international students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 7, with minimum sub-scores of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is an official language.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.
Content/structure
Within the 36 unit program, there will be 27 units that will combine theory and practice within the university environment with a further 9.0 units being completed in clinical settings where the assessment, prescription and management of exercise programs will be required. These clinical placement requirements may be conducted within UniSA's own clinical facilities and/or other organisation as approved by the UniSA. This 9 units of clinical placement will allow students to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the academic setting and fulfil the required clinical experience (360 hrs) that is required for accreditation as an exercise physiologist.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Year Entry | |||
| Second Half (Study Period 5) | |||
| HLTH 5161 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| HLTH 5158 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| HLTH 5162 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| First Half (Study Period 1) | |||
| HLTH 5159 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| First Half (Study Period 2) | |||
| HLTH 5160 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| HLTH 5156 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| HLTH 5157 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
- Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
- Students are advised that they may be required to undertake clinical placement outside of normal university teaching weeks.
- Students will be required to satisfy the standard of dress and behaviour prescribed by institutions in which the clinical placements are undertaken. Failure to satisfy such requirements may prevent them satisfying the requirements for the completion of the program.
Notes
- Students are advised that a current South Australian drivers license may be required by some agencies for clinical placement.
- Students are advised that they may be required to complete their clinical placement outside Adelaide in a country location.
- Students are strongly encouraged to study full-time. Students seeking part-time study must discuss this with the Program Director prior to enrolment.