Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

If you’re passionate about keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this integrated undergraduate and postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to register 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 and have a unique opportunity to fill the void between acute care and long-term management of people living with complex health conditions.

This integrated 4-year course provides a clear path from your first year of study through to your fourth and final year. At the end of your first 3 years, you will have completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science which guarantees entry into the 1-year Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (minimum 2.0 GPA required enter Masters).

3 reasons to study a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Murdoch

1. Study the only integrated Exercise Physiology qualification of its type in Western Australia in which you can complete your undergraduate and Masters degree in just 4 years.
2. Learn in purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation, strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track.
3. 5-star rating for skills development for health services and support*
   *Good Universities Guide 2023.

What you'll learn

• Strength and resistance training
• Exercise, programming and prescription
• Sport and exercise psychology
• Advanced skills and motor control
• Cardiopulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular rehabilitation

Your future career

Pursue a variety of roles in both public and private health care environments. You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities and government institutions. Careers could include:

• Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Accredited Exercise Scientist
• Accredited Sports Scientist
• Rehabilitation Consultant
• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Professional accreditation

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

Professional recognition

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

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.