EXSCI2171 Exercise Physiology
This primary aim of this unit is for students to understand the key principles of exercise physiology and possess the knowledge and skills to safely test the relevant fitness components and effectively prescribe anexercise program to improve sport performance and general health and well-being of the individual. Students will become aware of important issues in exercise testing and prescription related to age, gender, ambient environment, nutrition and ergogenic supplements that may impact on the exercise response to ensure the health of the individual is always maintained. This unit will also focus on developing a critical perspective of current and emerging practices in the fitness industry and an evidence based approach in exercise testing and prescription.
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).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - 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 Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 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.
