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Master of Exercise Physiology

Course rules

 

Master of Exercise Physiology


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
SC149 Master of Exercise Physiology

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Master of Exercise Physiology requires the applicant to have a PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian institution or equivalent; and also to have extensive pre-existing knowledge in:
(a)
human anatomy
(b)
human or exercise physiology
(c)
biomechanics/physics
(d)
psychology/behavioural science and
(e)
research design and statistics.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for the Master of Exercise Physiology.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Exercise Physiology a candidate must complete 96 credit points of core units of study.

6 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

Master of Exercise Physiology

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SC149: Credit points for award: 96
Full-time, 4 semesters

Full-time mode

Year 1

Semester 1
EXSS5029
Exercise Metabolism and Physiology
6    A Good working knowledge by students of basic human biochemistry and physiology
Semester 1
EXSS5050
Human Motor Learning and Control
6      Semester 1
EXSS5058
Principles of Exercise Programming
6    C EXSS5029, EXSS5059


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency
Semester 1
EXSS5059
Professional Practice 1
6    C EXSS5029, EXSS5058


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work.
Semester 1b
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
EXSS5048
Exercise Throughout the Lifespan
6    P EXSS5029
Semester 2
EXSS5051
Clinical Biomechanics
6      Semester 2
EXSS5060
Advanced Exercise Programming
6    A EXSS5029
P EXSS5058


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency
Semester 2
EXSS5061
Professional Practice 2
6    A EXSS5029, EXSS5058
P EXSS5059
C EXSS5060
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2

Semester 1
EXSS5062
Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions
6      Semester 1a
EXSS5064
Nutrition and Pharmacology
6      Semester 1a
EXSS5065
Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 1
6      Semester 1a
EXSS5068
Practicum 1
6    P EXSS5061

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int October,,Semester 2b,
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work.
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int June
Int October
Semester 2b
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
EXSS5066
Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 2
6      Int August
EXSS5069
Practicum 2
6    P EXSS5061, EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int January,,Int June,,Int October,,Semester 2b,
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int June
Int October
Semester 2b
EXSS5070
Practicum 3
6    P EXSS5061, EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Int October,
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work.
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int June
Int October
Semester 2b
EXSS5071
Practicum 4
6    P EXSS5061, EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int June,,Semester 2b,
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work.
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int June
Int October
Semester 2b
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Uniform requirements

Students are required to dress professionally when attending clinical placements. Students should wear the Exercise and Sport Science polo shirt (as supplied by the Student Guild), smart dark trousers, slacks or skirt (length to be at least to the top of the knee), closed-in, flat-heeled, dark leather shoes (no sports shoes unless they are of an appropriate colour and are neat and tidy).