2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation 

Abbreviation:

GDipExRehab

UOW Course Code:

2612

CRICOS Code:

089202K

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full time 

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation aims to produce professional Exercise Physiologists who can utilise exercise to prevent and rehabilitate those with chronic disease and injury in the broader community.

As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist you can register as an Allied Health Professional with Medicare, WorkCover NSW, private health insurers and potentially interstate organisations.

Many graduates work within private exercise physiology clinics across a broad range of rehabilitation areas, including (but not limited to) cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, falls prevention, chronic and complex disease management, and return-to-work programs.

A Supplementary Assessment Form must accompany applications for entry into this course. As there are only a limited number of places available in this program, entry is competitive.

The Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation has been approved by DEEWR as an eligible postgraduate program for Student Income Support. For information regarding eligibility contact Centrelink on 132 490.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation will be able to:

  1. Exercise critical thinking and judgement about recent developments in clinical exercise physiology and appreciate concepts and perspectives associated with professional practice as an accredited exercise physiologist.
  2. Apply extensive knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to allied health and professional practice in particular related to the practice of clinical exercise physiology.
  3. Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories.
  4. Justify and demonstrate the application of a range of clinical competencies in professional practice and further learning.
  5. Apply and integrate extensive knowledge and skills to assist in the planning and execution of clinical practicum exercise interventions.
  6. Demonstrate evidence of outcomes related to Discipline Threshold Learning Outcomes and/or Professional Accreditation Requirements with respect to pathological conditions and special populations, including:
    • Exercise assessment, prescription and delivery.
    • Analysis and modification of movement
    • Understanding physiological systems integration and pathophysiology
    • Analysis and interpretation of statistics and research methodology.
  7. Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship.
  8. Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking, reasoning and reflection.
  9. Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects from the table below.

This course is not available part-time.

Note that this degree has 360 hours of compulsory clinical placement which is completed in Spring Session as part of the Clinical Practicum subject. Any student going on placement in NSW Health facilities will need to comply with the relevant occupational screening policy and vaccination requirements before placement commences. NSW Health can provide details of necessary vaccinations. In order to enrol in professional practice subjects, all UOW GDipExRehab students must provide a completed National Criminal Record Check and a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. For further information, refer to Course Finder.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
EXSC920 Clinical Exercise Physiology 24 Autumn
EXSC923 Clinical Practicum 12 Spring
EXSC924 Advanced Workplace Injury Management for Exercise Physiologists 12 Spring

 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at: 

UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018