Course overview
This course will expand your specialist knowledge and skills in clinical exercise physiology for a range of target pathologies and population groups.
You’ll gain the expertise to assess, prescribe, deliver and adapt exercise interventions to guide and optimise health and function for people with chronic medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, chronic renal, metabolic and neurological conditions; and musculoskeletal pain, mental health and cancer.
You’ll graduate as a specialist in clinical exercise interventions for people living with a broad range of health conditions and injuries.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Exercise physiologist (accredited)
- Exercise rehabilitation provider
- Holistic health case manager
Industries
- Public and private hospitals and healthcare
- Fitness and wellbeing
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course has full accreditation with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Why study at Curtin?
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Global relevance
This course aligns with the American College of Sports Medicine curriculum.
Professional recognition
This course has full accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
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Course structure
What you’ll learn
This course offers blended learning and throughout the course you’ll learn to work with clients through client-centred care and evidence-based approaches, to provide optimal care that encompasses the whole person (including comorbidities).
You’ll have fully supported clinical practicum opportunities, including the option of a clinical placement in Cambodia, and beneficial interprofessional education with students in other Curtin allied health courses.
In addition to gaining advanced theoretical knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable research skills to confidently take you into the workforce or to pursue research in a specialist area.
Note that practical classes may require students to disrobe as appropriate for the learning of clinical skills.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
How this course will make you industry ready
- This is a practical course featuring content informed by industry, including the standards of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- All units are taught by specialist academics and industry experts who have clinical experience in their particular area, giving you direct insights into industry practice.
- You’ll have opportunities to learn from lived-experience educators and guest speakers.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience working with a range of accredited exercise physiologists in clinical and community settings.
- Our Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum skills units equip you with several professional practice certifications.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
Applicants require a three-year Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sport Science or Human Movement from an Exercise and Sports Science Australia level 1 accredited course with a CWA (course weighted average) of at least 60.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Application Requirements
Please refer to our application requirements before applying.
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Commonwealth-supported first-year fee
$9,600*
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$33,870*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | 21 Apr 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 14 Dec 2026 |
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