Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

Exercise Science & Rehabilitation The School of Health Sciences offers a variety of Exercise Science courses that focus on equipping students with strong clinical and professional skills, underpinned by sound scientific knowledge. Students from Exercise Science degrees at the University of Wollongong enjoy the benefits of courses that are fully accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). After successfully completing their degree our Exercise Science & Rehabilitation graduates are entitled to apply for accreditation and then, once accredited, for Medicare and WorkCover NSW provider numbers. We currently offer:

Undergraduate Programs
Postgraduate Programs
Exercise Practicums

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

This degree explores exercise science through the study of anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion. They also learn about the effect of exercise, injury and disease on human performance in sport, industry and in daily living. Graduates are trained to use exercise as an intervention to maintain health and fitness in healthy individuals.

The course offers career flexibility. Graduates may find employment in a variety of areas associated with sport and exercise (coaching, sports administration, strength and conditioning), health promotion, the fitness industry (corporate/community fitness programming, personal training), primary prevention (exercise prescriptions for preventing chronic conditions) and /or research. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation

The Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation aims to produce exercise physiologists who have strong clinical and professional skills, underpinned by sound scientific knowledge of human structure and function. Practical skills are applied in a variety of placements across all years of the degree, complemented by extensive clinical placement in fourth year.

As accredited Exercise Physiologists, graduates can utilise exercise to maintain and improve health and fitness, as well as rehabilitate individuals after injury or disease. Graduates are also eligible to register as an Allied Health Professional with organisations such as Medicare, Work Cover, and private health insurers. Their career could also lead them into health management programs for the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and neurological disorders and also into careers in medical technology, such as cardiac technician. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Postgraduate Programs

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology aims to produce professional Exercise Physiologists who can utilise exercise to prevent and rehabilitate disease and injury in the broader community. Upon obtaining accreditation from Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), Accredited Exercise Physiologists are eligible for registration as an allied health professional with Medicare, WorkCover NSW and private health insurers. Please see Course Handbook for full details.

Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Rehabilitation)

The Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation) is designed to meet core fields of competency defined by the dietetics and exercise science professions, including key areas of clinical dietetics practice, community and public health nutrition, food service systems management, exercise prescription, exercise rehabilitation and clinical practicum studies. It should be noted that the last intake into the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation) will be in 2012. Furthermore, all applicants for the Master of Science (Nutrition, Dietetics & Exercise Rehabilitation) must hold a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science and Nutrition) from University of Wollongong. Applications from other tertiary institutions will not be considered. Please see Course Handbook for full details.