Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (072823J)

Deakin University’s Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has a national reputation for teaching excellence, world-class facilities and graduate employability. This award-winning course creates a simple pathway towards becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and the 300-plus hours of industry experience students undertake will open the door to exciting opportunities. 

This course gives students all the tools they need to become a successful clinical exercise physiologist. They will study in world-class facilities, learn from brilliant teachers who are leaders in the field, benefit from extensive practical experience and grow their professional network through long list of industry partners. Students who love the feeling of helping people manage or overcome chronic conditions through exercise, this course can help them channel that passion into a long-lasting career. Equally, students who want to enhance their skills in a high-performing, nurturing environment, this is the course for them.

Students will build on their current expertise and develop a deep understanding of advanced principles within clinical exercise physiology. Everything students learn is grounded in science and the evidence-based techniques they explore allow them to deliver better outcomes for their patients. When students graduate, they will be able to confidently treat a diverse range of chronic conditions, injuries and disabilities. They will also learn about the effects of acute and chronic exercise on physiological and pathophysiological processes in individuals with injury and disease. Some of the conditions they will cover include: