2007 Course Handbook

2007 Undergraduate Courses

2007 Postgraduate Courses

Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

Abbreviation:

MSc

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1.5 years full-time

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

Day

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

574

CRICOS Code:

026169E

Overview

The Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) aims to produce professional exercise scientists who can utilise exercise to prevent and rehabilitate disease and injury in the broader community.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A Bachelor degree in Exercise Science or Human Movement of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution. Places are limited and a credit average across all completed undergraduate subjects is required to be competitive for entry.

International students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6 in all bands, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) is comprised of 72 credit points of subjects, and can be taken as 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time study. Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at end of this chapter.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

BEXS411

Practicum in Exercise Science A

Autumn

8

BEXS451

Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal

Autumn

8

BEXS452

Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory and Neurological

Autumn

8

BEXS402

Exercise in Special Populations

Spring

8

BEXS412

Practicum in Exercise Science B

Spring

8

BMS303

Research Topics in Exercise Science

Spring

8

Year 2

GHMA997

Major Project

Autumn/Spring

24

Professional Recognition

Graduates holding the Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) may gain full membership of AAESS after completing a period of supervised work experience, and be eligible for accredited membership following 1000 hours of post-graduation employment.

Last reviewed: 17 January, 2007