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Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
Including:
Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) MExSc(Rehab)
Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) [exit point only] GradDipExSc(Rehab)
CSU's Master and Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) aims to offer students a flexible set of professional development and employment pathway options.
About the course
Students graduating from either of these courses will possess a postgraduate qualification in Exercise Science, a field of work in which a three year undergraduate qualification is increasingly seen as insufficient.
The objective of both courses is to develop rehabilitation knowledge and competencies in the following areas:
- Cardiorespiratory
- Metabolic
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurological
- Mental Health
- Cancer.
The aim of the exit point only Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) is to lead to Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) accreditation.
The aim of the Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) is to lead to Rehabilitation Specialist accreditation.
Access to allowances for study
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) now offers student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Master by coursework degrees. Eligible students undertaking approved Master degrees will be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy. To be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and Austudy, students will still need to be studying full-time and to satisfy all other Youth Allowance and Austudy program requirements, including personal, parental or partner income tests. For more information, visit the DEEWR website.
Clinical requirements
Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on:
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Criminal Record Clearance
- Immunisation
Please note that the Master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) has a clinical practicum in thesecond session. As the hepatitis B immunisation takes six months for full vaccination, it is recommended that students commence immunisation as soon as possible in order to undertake clinical placement.
Graduation requirements
To graduate with the master of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation), students must complete 128 points.
Students may exit with the Graduate Diploma of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation) on completion of 64 points.
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This online course brochure is for prospective students. If you are a currently enrolled student, please consult the Charles Sturt University handbook