Master of Exercise Science
Overview
The Master of Exercise Science is a two and a half year masters program that has been specifically designed to provide suitably qualified university graduates with an accelerated path to gaining accreditation as Exercise Physiologists with the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).
To practice in exercise science, AAESS accreditation is vital - only AAESS-accredited practitioners are eligible to gain provider status with health care agencies such as Medicare, Workcover and the Department of Veteran Affairs. The program focuses on the development of specialised knowledge, skills and practical experience in the promotion, prescription and management of exercise.
Graduates work in a variety of areas, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, obesity), health promotion and disease prevention and return to work settings.
Entry Requirements
To enter the program, students must hold and approved degree and have passing grades in three courses, one in Human Anatomy, one in Human Physiology and one in Psychology (courses must have an equivalent unit value of #2). If an applicant has not undertaken these courses in their initial degree, they may consider undertaking them as a non award student before applying for entry into the program.
Entry requirements, program rules & course lists
Application form for domestic students
Application form for international students
Information Sheet
What is Exercise Science
Careers in Exercise Science Video
Career Opportunities for Master of Exercise Science
- Exercise physiologists in health and fitness centres and hospitals
- Consultants in community, cardiac rehabilitation and corporate fitness programs
- Health promotion officers
Professional Qualifications
Graduates can become members of the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science.
For further information about the program contact:
The School of Human Movement Studies
Phone: (+61) 7 3365 6240
Fax: (+61) 7 3365 6877
E-mail: student.enquiries@hms.uq.edu.au
Or
Dr Sean Tweedy
The School of Human Movement Studies
Phone: (+61) 7 3365 6638
Fax: (+61) 7 3365 6877
E-mail: student.enquiries@hms.uq.edu.au