This degree provides you with the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver exercise and behavior change strategies for the prevention and management of chronic disease. Graduates are eligible for both exercise science and exercise physiology accreditation through Exercise and Sports Science Australia. Exercise physiologists specialise in the delivery of exercise and behaviour change for the prevention and management of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, depressions, cancer, and arthritis. Students engage in over 500 hours of clinical experience working with a range of different clients in numerous settings such as gyms, hospitals and on-site clinics. They are trained in the assessment of physical and functional capacity, the identification of risks and the design of targeted, functional and sustainable exercise programs.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) have broad employment opportunities. Examples include exercise rehabilitation, prevention and management of chronic diseases, medical scientist, community health promotions, occupational health and safety and injury prevention (occupational ergonomics), sport scientist, strength and conditioning coach or trainer, and fitness industry, personal fitness promotion.