Clinical Exercise Physiology University of New England

Overview

The Clinical Exercise Physiology program at University of New England uses exercise interventions to improve the health, wellbeing and clinical status of people with, or at risk of, medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. Demand is increasing for degree-qualified exercise physiologists who can apply exercise and physical activity principles in disease prevention, health, rehabilitation, and sports performance.

Why study the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with UNE?

At UNE, our small class sizes allow our teaching staff to dedicate more time, one-on-one to you.

You will have access to world-class sports, exercise and health facilities, whether you study on campus or online.

Our research is recognised as being among the best in the world. Our human movement and sports science research received a rating of 5 – well above world standard – by the Australian Research Council in 2019.

SportUNE at UNE is one of the best university sporting precincts in Australia. We offer variety, flexibility and a range of new facilities and services. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness and strength building gym, a new 25-metre, 6-lane indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor courts, a climbing and bouldering wall and 15 hectares of playing fields.

Career outcomes

Jobs for exercise physiologists are forecast to increase by 24.8 per cent over the five years to May 2022, according to the Australian Government’s employment projections. 

You will graduate from this course as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. AEPs are allied health professionals recognised by Medicare, the Department of Veteran Affairs and some private health insurers.  

 You could consider careers in: 

• public and private hospitals and clinics 
• primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare 
• sporting settings 
• population health 
• workplace health and rehabilitation 
• residential aged care facilities and retirement facilities.