Why study Victoria's leading Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

To be the best, you need to learn from the best. Since its inception, our Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has emphasised teaching from experience. It’s not just lip service, either – all our teaching staff are qualified exercise physiologists who continue to treat clients.

Course director Clint Miller says it’s an area of strength that’s often taken for granted by the teaching team, simply because it’s always been that way.

'There are a lot of courses that don't have very many exercise physiologists on their teaching staff, whereas all of our teaching staff are exercise physiologists,' he says.

'The course has always been like that. All our staff have industry experience – there's nobody in our teaching team that hasn't worked as an exercise physiologist before gaining employment as an academic.'

At Deakin you’ll learn in the Deakin Clinical Exercise Centre (DCEC), treating members of the public alongside accredited exercise physiologists.

Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Course Director Clint Miller says the DCEC is what really sets the Deakin learning experience apart from others in Australia.

'The clinic is in operation during some of our practical classes, so while the students are in there learning, they're really immersed in that clinic environment the whole time,' says Clint.

You’ll also have access to the Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, run in partnership with the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, and the multi-million dollar Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Teaching Building.

The program has been accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Many of our graduates have gone on to be professionally commended by ESSA through a number of awards.

As you undertake the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology, you’ll get over 360 hours of industry experience, gaining knowledge, industry contacts and the foundations for an incredible career.

When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for provider numbers with Medicare Australia, WorkSafe Victoria, DVA, TAC and other compensable funds.

Our Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology has a national reputation for excellence and graduate employability. Many students secure employment before they’ve even graduated.

One of the leading benefits of studying with Deakin is the emphasis on professionalism and preparedness.

'We have students working with clients in a workplace-like environment from really early in the course. They get into that mindset and that mentality of identifying as a clinician themselves quite early on,' says lecturer Dr. Niamh Mundell.

'Placements are a pathway to employment, so we focus on teaching students to perform competently and professionally right away.'

You’ll learn cutting-edge, evidence-based techniques to help you deliver better outcomes for your patients.

Throughout your studies you’ll stay on top of the latest industry research – much of which is being produced by our staff and past graduates. We partner with a diverse group of local and international research partners, including Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Austin Health, Epworth Health, Eastern Health and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

The program also takes an agile approach to technology and incorporates the use of telehealth for clinical hours. Telehealth for exercise physiology is an emerging industry with demand expected to increase over the coming years.

This means you’ll graduate with the latest tools and knowledge to confidently treat a wide range of disabilities, injuries and chronic conditions.

Ready to take the next step in your sport science career and become an accredited exercise physiologist? Learn more about the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.