Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Allied Health
A course by
University of Auckland
An 18-month, internationally accredited programme preparing you for a career as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, focusing on exercise rehabilitation for people living with chronic health conditions.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply clinical exercise physiology knowledge
Develop and demonstrate advanced understanding of exercise physiology theory as applied to chronic health conditions.
Deliver exercise-based rehabilitation
Design and implement exercise programmes for prevention and management of chronic diseases such as musculoskeletal, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
About This Course
The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (MClinExPhys) equips students for careers in exercise rehabilitation of people with chronic illness, including musculoskeletal, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The postgraduate programme blends theory, practical learning, and research methods through coursework and supervised clinical placements at recognised facilities. Graduates are prepared for professional registration as highly specialised allied health professionals, and careers in hospitals, clinics, and public health organisations.
Course Content
- Clinical exercise physiology theory (EXERSCI 719–721, 724)
- Clinical practicum and supervised placements (EXERSCI 776–778)
- Research methods in rehabilitation (EXERSCI 722, 723 or 781A/B)
- Practical experience at sites like the Health and Rehabilitation Clinic
- Seminar in Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Exercise Physiology I & II
- Critical Evaluation of Research in Rehabilitation
- Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree in exercise sciences, physical education, or a related discipline
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Clinical Exercise PhysiologistEmployment in public and private hospitalsEmployment in private rehabilitation clinicsWork in public health organisations
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