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Universities Australia James Cook University Courses Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

James Cook University

Cairns, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 37,960
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 94

Program Overview

Answer a growing need for clinical exercise physiologists in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, particularly in Northern Australia.

Broaden your current skillset to meet the health and lifestyle challenges facing peoples in the tropics. This 1.5-year full time (or part-time equivalent) course is offered via mixed-mode delivery to allow online or flexible learning.

Learn advanced knowledge and skills to assess, formulate and deliver exercise programs to clients. Apply your theoretical knowledge to 360 hours of industry clinical experience through varied placement opportunities in rural, remote and regional locations, including the JCU Exercise Physiology Clinic. Plan and execute a substantial piece of research addressing a complex theoretical or professional practice issue.

Course Content
Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

Year 1

Teaching period 1
- Professional communication and practice for clinical exercise physiologists
- Clinical exercise physiology management of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions
- Clinical exercise physiology management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Clinical exercise physiology management of metabolic conditions and kidney disease
Teaching period 2
- Clinical exercise physiology management of neurological conditions and cancer
- Clinical exercise physiology management of mental health and fatigue disorders
- Clinical exercise physiology research and practice
Entry Requirement
Course pre-requisites
- Completion of an ESSA-accredited AQF level 7 bachelor of sport and exercise science program or approved ESSA Graduate Entry Assessment or hold current ESSA accreditation as an exercise scientist.
- Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.
Fees & Scholarships
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,960.00

Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
Career Prospect
JCU Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates are successful, highly-skilled health professionals who make a difference inregional, rural and remote communities in North Queensland and around Australia.

Graduates work in private and public hospitals, within multidisciplinary medical centres, fitness centres, aged-care facilities, workplace health and rehabilitation and private practice.

You could find employment as a clinical exercise physiologist.

Cost Of Studying At James Cook University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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