Key information
Start dates
March
Delivery mode*
In person
(Bedford Park)
Become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Progressing to the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology prepares you for a career as an accredited exercise physiologist. You'll be equipped to design and deliver exercise-based programs that support lifestyle and behaviour change - helping to prevent and manage injury, chronic disease, and complex health conditions.
Exercise Scientist
An accredited exercise scientist helps people improve their health and performance, and prevent injury and disease through tailored exercise programs.
With strong foundations in physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, and psychology, exercise scientists are experts in assessing, planning, and implementing safe, effective and individualised exercise training routines that meet and exceed the objectives of their clients.
Their roles include optimising performance in sports, improve health and wellbeing, prevent injuries and lifestyle diseases and building function in those living with disability.
Exercise Physiologist
An accredited exercise physiologist designs and delivers exercise programs to prevent and manage conditions such as injury, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, cancer and arthritis.
You may specialise in areas like cardiac rehabilitation or spinal cord injuries and work in clinics, homes, or virtually.
Your accreditation is recognised nationally and in countries like Canada and the UK, opening opportunities across metropolitan, rural, remote, or international settings.
Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025 | Seek Australia, 2025
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
In a private practice clinic providing services under Medicare, Return To Work/Workcover, Department of Veterans Affairs, NDIS, Private Health Insurance or privately funded services.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
In a hospital helping patients recover from acute and serious medical events.
Aged Care Health and Wellness
Support the health and wellness of elderly individuals.
Corporate Health
Develop programs to prevent injuries and promote health, creativity and productivity in the workplace.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Apply cutting-edge, high-performance principles designing and delivering strength and conditioning programs in sporting clubs or private practices.
Sport and Exercise Science Research Lead or Assistant
Provide support in sport and exercise science projects.
Case Manager
Facilitation of safe return to work within a worker’s compensation framework.
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Coordination and triage of a worker, their employer and their treatment team after workplace injury.
Potential employers:
- Hospitals
- Community health units
- Workplaces
- Gymnasiums
- Aged-care facilities
- Disability service organisations
- Sporting clubs and associations
- Private health clinics
- Return to work providers
- Schools, universities and TAFE
- Sporting academies
- Not-for-profit or community organisations
What will you study to start your career in exercise physiology?
Study a variety of core topics and electives and get hands-on experience with professional placements.
Accreditation or Professional Recognition
This program is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science / Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology double degree are eligible to apply to be recognised as an accredited exercise physiologist and accredited exercise scientist.
Learn from the experts.
Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.
Frequently asked questions.
Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.
Yes! The exercise and sport science and exercise physiology are fast-growing sectors. With growing clinical guidelines around the use of exercise for health and wellness as well as management of chronic diseases in the community, this presents exciting opportunities.
Opportunities exist in hospitals, community health units, workplaces, gymnasiums, aged care facilities, private health clinics, schools and not-for-profit organisations.
You may choose to study the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science either full time (3 years) or part time (up to 5 years). The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology must then be studied full time over 2 years.
This means the double degree can take 5 years if the bachelor is studied full time, or up to 7 years if the bachelor is studied part time.
Once you have completed a minimum of 18 units, you may apply for a higher degree transfer via SATAC for the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science combined with the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (BESS/MCEP).
There are a range of alternative ways to gain entry to most undergraduate courses besides meeting the minimum required ATAR. Details of other pathways can be found at: flinders.edu.au/study/pathways
here are a range of alternative ways to gain entry to most undergraduate courses besides meeting the minimum required ATAR. Details of other pathways can be found at: flinders.edu.au/study/pathways
These include:
Doing the uniTEST, an aptitude test designed to assess the generic reasoning and thinking skills you need to be successful in university level studies. As a year 12 student you can use uniTEST results in combination with your ATAR to increase your opportunity to gain entry into any of our courses, with the exception of the Bachelor of Clinical Science/Doctor of Medicine.
You can apply through SATAC to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), held in June.
You can also consider applying for courses with lower requirements, as many courses will allow you to transfer once you have completed a specified amount of the course. This is done through Flinderslink. If you accept an offer at another university, and perform well, you can use your grade point average (GPA) to transfer to Flinders University. You may even be eligible for credit.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can gain admission to Flinders University through the Indigenous Admissions Scheme flinders.edu.au/study/pathways/indigenous-admissions-scheme
- Applications are completed via SATAC
- Visit: satac.edu.au
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 95.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 76.17 | 80.42 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 57.75 | 61.00 |
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 44 | 37% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 5 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 28 | 24% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 17 | 14% |
| International Students | 18 | 15% |
| All students | 118 | 100% |
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