Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

This qualification suits graduates with a background in exercise science or related health science disciplines seeking a career as an accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist. You'll combine advanced study with supervised clinical experience, gaining the knowledge and judgement to deliver evidence-based exercise interventions for people at risk of, or living with, chronic disease, injury and complex health conditions. Graduates are eligible for professional registration with CEPNZ, ESSA (Australia) and other international bodies.

Admission shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Clinical Director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology programme. Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions: have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major such as Exercise Science, Physical Education and Activity and Health, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Human Movement, Physiology, Health Sciences or a related discipline, including prior study in human anatomy, physiology, and exercise science, and have achieved an average grade of at least B in relevant 300-level papers; or have alternative qualifications and/or professional experience demonstrating equivalent foundational knowledge in exercise physiology and human biological sciences, acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences). An application seeking admission to the 120 point option of the programme (see regulation 2c below) must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant major such as Exercise Science, Physical Education and Activity and Health, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Human Movement, Physiology, Health Sciences or a related discipline, including prior study in human anatomy, physiology, and exercise science, and have achieved an average grade of at least B. Declining Admission Any applicant who: is, or who has been, the subject of criminal charges; or is, or who has been, subject to disciplinary proceedings of a tertiary institution or professional body; or has been found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise) that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practice; or is found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (d)(i)-(iii), may be declined admission to the programme. Any offer of admission made before responses to medical tests or requests for information regarding an applicant's health status or past conduct have been received is conditional on the information received confirming the applicant's suitability for admission.