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
3 Master's type
0.
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:
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 |
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| Course code SC149: Credit points for award: 96 | |||
| Full-time, 4 semesters | |||
Full-time mode |
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Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| EXSS5048 Exercise Throughout the Lifespan |
6 | P EXSS5029 |
Semester 2 |
| EXSS5051 Clinical Biomechanics |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| 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 |
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Semester 1 |
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| EXSS5062 Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions |
6 | Semester 1a |
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| EXSS5064 Nutrition and Pharmacology |
6 | Semester 1a |
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| EXSS5065 Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 1 |
6 | Semester 1a |
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| 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 |
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| EXSS5066 Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 2 |
6 | Int August |
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| 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).