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Why study exercise science?

Basketball coachingWith increased levels of concern throughout the community about health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, more emphasis is being placed on the importance of fitting daily exercise into people's lifestyle. As a result the demand for skilled exercise science professionals in the field of health maintenance, rehabilitation and related areas is currently strong.

Our undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Exercise Science (Pre physiotherapy), Bachelor of Exercise Science, (including combined degrees in Business, Psychological Science or Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) with exercise science), and an Honours degree.

We also offer a Graduate Certificate (coursework), Masters (coursework or research) and Doctoral level programs.

Career options

  • Sports organisation professional
  • Clinical scientist specialising in cardiac, respiratory or sleep medicine
  • Rehabilitation manager
  • Sport and recreation manager
  • Sports science administrator
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Occupational health and safety officer
  • Medical sales

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Why study physiotherapy?

The study of physiotherapy will provide you with the knowledge to emerge as a health practitioner with expertise for prevention advice and 'hands-on' safe treatment strategies. There is a broad range of employment opportunities for students qualified in this field. As a graduate, you will be registered to practise as a physiotherapist in all states and territories of Australia and New Zealand.

Physiotherapy students examining knee injury

Career Options

  • Hospitals
  • Schools
  • Private practices
  • Sports facilities
  • Community health centres

The School offers two distinct 'pathways' to the Doctor of Physiotherapy (due to commence in 2011). The Bachelor of Exercise Science (Pre Physiotherapy) 'guaranteed entry' (subject to GPA) or the Bachelor of Exercise Science with 3rd year prescribed courses and admission requirements into the Doctor of Physiotherapy

Postgraduate programs

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy - New 2012 subject to APC approval
  • Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching - New 2009
  • Master of Sports Coaching - New 2009
  • Master of Sports Coaching Honours - New 2009
  • Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy
  • Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Honours
  • Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy

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