Introduction to Exercise Physiology Practice

EXPHS6012 Introduction to Exercise Physiology Practice

This unit outlines the knowledge, skills and values required in the clinical exercise physiology profession to appropriately screen and assess clients to plan for appropriate clinical exercise physiology interventions.Students will understand the clinical exercise physiology scope of practice and professional roles within inter-disciplinary client management. Students will take on the role of a professional working in the field of clinical exercise physiology under supervision in the FedUni onsite Clinic. Students will be expected to apply knowledge and practical clinical skills in the area of risk stratification, functional assessment, exercise capacity testing and exercise prescription for a range of clients, pathologies, injuries, chronic diseases and medical conditions. Students will complete effective documentation and management of written medico-legal records within the clinical setting.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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