Answer a growing need for clinical exercise physiologists in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, particularly in Northern Australia.

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#1 in QLD*

Prepare for your career with a full-time graduate employment rate of 92%* *Good Universities Guide 2020, PG study area

5 stars for student support*

Experience the support you need to succeed throughout your degree *Good Universities Guide 2020, PG study area

$110,800*

Graduate with confidence with a median graduate salary *Good Universities Guide 2020, PG study area

Townsville

Townsville: February

$6,800.00⁺

⁺estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible

1.5 years full-time

or part-time equivalent

An Exercise and Sports Science Australia accredited AQF level 7 bachelor of sport and exercise science; or hold current ESSA accreditation as an exercise scientist

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What to expect

Broaden your current skillset to meet the health and lifestyle challenges facing peoples in the tropics. This 1.5-year full time (or part-time equivalent) course is offered via mixed-mode delivery to allow online or flexible learning.

Learn advanced knowledge and skills to assess, formulate and deliver exercise programs to clients. Apply your theoretical knowledge to 360 hours of industry clinical experience through varied placement opportunities in rural, remote and regional locations, including the JCU Exercise Physiology Clinic. Plan and execute a substantial piece of research addressing a complex theoretical or professional practice issue.

Graduate with confidence. JCU Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates are highly sought-after and make a difference from day one.

View the handbook for more information.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology graduates are successful, highly-skilled health professionals who make a difference in regional, rural and remote communities in North Queensland and around Australia.

Graduates work in private and public hospitals, within multidisciplinary medical centres, fitness centres, aged-care facilities, workplace health and rehabilitation and private practice.

You could find employment as a clinical exercise physiologist.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD6,800.00

A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Pathways to JCU

Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Lecturer

Lisa Simmons

Sport and Exercise Science

JCU’s Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology provides students with hands-on experience in contemporary clinical settings. Students get to work with expert practitioners who provide guidance and support to optimise academic success.
Lecturer

Azra Rantucci

Sports and Exercise Science

JCU has a fully staffed and operating clinic, allowing each student to actively apply their knowledge and skills in real-life environments with real clients. Collectively, our staff have extensive knowledge to draw from and are enthusiastic to share their expertise with future JCU Master of Exercise Physiology students