University of Sydney Handbooks - 2020 Archive

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Master of Exercise Physiology pre-2020 enrolment

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Exercise Physiology

For continuing students only
Students complete 96 credit points, comprising:
(a) 96 credit points of core units of study.

Core units of study

Year 1

EXSS5029
Exercise Metabolism and Physiology

This unit of study is not available in 2020

6      Semester 1
EXSS5050
Human Motor Learning and Control

This unit of study is not available in 2020

6      Semester 1
EXSS5058
Principles of Exercise Programming

This unit of study is not available in 2020

6    C EXSS5029 and EXSS5059


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency
Semester 1
EXSS5059
Professional Practice 1
6    A Students must meet all pre-placement requirements as outlined on the University of Sydney Course-specific Checks and Clearances website (http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/enrolment/course_check.shtml). Further, students must have in Sonia an up-to-date CPR certificate and declaration that they have read and understood key documents related to privacy and confidentiality, codes of conduct, NSW Health policies and general communication/email etiquette. NSW Health and other sites may require students to undertake mandatory orientation and induction modules as relevant to the specific placement site. Failure to meet these requirements may prevent a student from being allocated to, and/or completing a placement or fieldwork unit of study irrespective of their enrolment status.
C EXSS5029 and EXSS5058


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking placement
Intensive May
EXSS5048
Exercise Throughout the Lifespan
6    P EXSS5029


There are 3 hours total of lectures and/or tutorial sessions each week. Attendance and participation is strongly recommended for lectures and required for all tutorials, as all material is examinable and attendance and participation at tutorials will contribute to your overall mark.
Semester 1
EXSS5051
Clinical Biomechanics
6    A Anatomy; biomechanics/physics.
Semester 1
EXSS5060
Advanced Exercise Programming
6    A EXSS5029
P EXSS5058


Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency
Semester 1
EXSS5061
Professional Practice 2
6    A EXSS5029 and EXSS5058
P EXSS5059
C EXSS5060
Semester 1

Year 2

Semester 1 - Core
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 enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive February, Intensive July, Intensive November, Intensive October
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency prior to undertaking clinical work.
Intensive February
Intensive July
Intensive June
Intensive November
Intensive October
EXSS5066
Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 2
6      Intensive September
EXSS5069
Practicum 2
6    P EXSS5061 and EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive June, Intensive November, Intensive October
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency and be verified in ClinConnect prior to undertaking clinical work
Intensive July
Intensive June
Intensive November
Intensive October
EXSS5070
Practicum 3
6    P EXSS5061 and EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive February, Intensive July, Intensive June, Intensive November
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency and be verified in ClinConnect prior to undertaking clinical work.
Intensive February
Intensive July
Intensive June
Intensive November
Intensive October
EXSS5071
Practicum 4
6    P EXSS5061 and EXSS5062

Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive February, Intensive July, Intensive June, Intensive October
Students must have a current CPR certificate of competency and be verified in ClinConnect prior to undertaking clinical work.
Intensive February
Intensive July
Intensive June
Intensive November
Intensive October