Exercise Clinic
We are currently accepting referrals for all of our Programs. Please complete the referral below and send to curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au.
Specialised Exercise Programs
If you have a health condition, have risk factors for health conditions, or just want to get healthier and require some support getting started with exercise, you can enjoy exercising with others in the safe and supportive environment within our Exercise Clinic at the Curtin Health and Wellness Centre. The benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, gender, or physical ability.
10 Reasons To Exercise
- Better quality of life
- Better cognitive function
- Better mental health
- Stronger muscles
- Lower risk of chronic conditions
- Improved fitness
- More energy
- Less chance of a fall
- Strong bones
- Improved heart health
The Exercise Clinic at the Curtin Health and Wellness Centre is a student-led service providing exercise services to both clinical and healthy populations – this is open to staff, students, and anyone from the community.
Clinical services include:
- Cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Metabolic and renal conditions
- Neurological conditions
- Mental health disorders
- Cancer
Healthy services include:
- Improve health, fitness, and wellbeing
- Improve performance, strength, and conditioning
What is involved?
Services are provided by Curtin Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology students and Curtin Exercise and Sport Science students. Exercise programs are individualised to each client and based on the latest evidence and are regularly reviewed and updated. Each client is given an individualised program, with an initial assessment and twice weekly one-on-one sessions with one of our amazing students (under supervision of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist). Each session has a duration of approximately 60mins.
Cost: $10 per week
Includes: Initial assessment, 2 x weekly 60min exercise sessions
Ages: 12years+
You’re never too old to exercise!!
Additional Programs:
Breast Cancer Rehabilitation (Pink Crusaders)
The Pink Crusaders program is for women undergoing or recovering from breast cancer treatment. It provides guided exercise to assist with rehabilitation, in a supportive environment. Your accredited exercise physiologist will develop an exercise plan to address your individual needs.
Who can participate?
The Pink Crusaders is designed for women who are undergoing or have completed breast cancer treatment.
A one-on-one consult before joining the program will make sure the program is right for you. This is a 60-minute appointment which involves a health screening and an assessment. You will need to bring a written clearance for participation in the rehabilitation program from your oncologist or GP.
What is involved?
Group sessions run for 60 minutes. We keep sessions small to allow you to get the most out of the class.
Sessions involve a combination of:
- Resistance training
- Cardio
- Pilates-based mat work
- Stretching
Group session times
Tuesday & Thursday 11am
Cost:
Initial assessment = $30
Program = $10pwk (2 x weekly 60min exercise sessions)
Contact details
Curtin Health and Wellness Centre – conveniently located on Bentley campus in Building 404
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Phone: 08 9266 1717
Email: curtinclinics404@curtin.edu.au
Fees
Please see information above for the fees of each program
Please note: Our fees are already discounted and there is no additional discount for concession card holders. We are unable to provide any Medicare, DVA, compensation claims or private health rebates as student services are not eligible for claiming. Payment for the program is required by Eftpos on the day of the initial assessment. Payments can also be made through our online payment platform, Curtin e-Pay.