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ESSC28006 Principles of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Principles of Clinical Exercise Physiology

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General Information

Overview

In this unit you will examine the principles and scope of practice of a clinical exercise physiologist within an inter-professional environment. The contemporary challenges of the Australian healthcare sector will also be explored. This unit will focus on legislation, regulations, and professional and behavioural standards, as well as ethical, cultural, and legal responsibilities as they apply to the clinical exercise physiology profession. You will also explore the application of behaviour change theories to support engagement. Finally, you will develop advanced communication skills for fostering effective collaborative and respectful interactions with clients and other health professionals.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 8

Credit Points: 6

Student Contribution Band: 10

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2026

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).