Clinical Exercise Physiology
Allied Health
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University of Auckland
Clinical Exercise Physiology focuses on the application of exercise to people with a range of health conditions, emphasizing exercise physiology, pathophysiology, behaviour change, and physical activity rehabilitative strategies.
University of Auckland, Auckland
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Understand exercise responses in chronic conditions
Gain knowledge of how chronic health conditions affect responses to physical activity and exercise.
Design and implement exercise prescriptions
Learn to develop, implement, and monitor exercise-based rehabilitation plans for clients with chronic health conditions.
Apply behavioural change principles
Develop strategies for supporting clients in adopting and maintaining healthier lifestyles.
What You're Signing Up For
Clinical Exercise Physiology is a science-based discipline dedicated to understanding how chronic health conditions affect both acute and long-term responses to physical activity and exercise. Coursework covers exercise physiology, pathophysiology, behaviour change, and physical activity rehabilitative strategies, with practical experience in a clinical team environment. Students learn to design and implement exercise prescription effectively to develop, maintain, or improve physical function in people living with chronic health conditions. Career outcomes include roles in hospitals, clinics, fitness centres, and private practice, supporting those with heart disease, hypertension, lung disease, metabolic disorders, and more.
Course Content
- Exercise physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Behaviour change
- Physical activity rehabilitative strategies
- Work-integrated learning in clinical team environments
- Exercise prescription for chronic health conditions
- Practical rehabilitation experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Rehabilitation
Healthcare Services
Fitness
Future employment opportunities might be
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Work in hospitals, clinics, or fitness centres
Roles in sporting organisations
Private practice in exercise rehabilitation
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