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- How to become an Exercise Physiologist
- Latest Exercise Physiologist jobs
- Top skills and experience for Exercise Physiologists
- Is Exercise Physiologist the right role for you?
- Exercise Physiologist role reviews
How to become an Exercise Physiologist
A bachelor degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology is required to become an Exercise Physiologist. These are generally four-year courses, open to anyone who is 17 or over and has completed Year 12. Exercise Physiologists must complete mandatory levels of further education each year to maintain their accreditation to practice.
- Complete the four-year Clinical Exercise Physiology bachelor degree at university.
- Alternatively complete a Bachelor of Science or the like, followed by a Postgraduate qualification such as a Master of Applied Sports Science. There are also Graduate Certificate courses, such as the Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning.
- Consider applying to become a member of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- Explore opportunities in a variety of settings including hospitals, medical centres, community care organisations, occupational rehabilitation, sports teams and community fitness centres. You may also find work in large vitamin and nutritional supplement companies helping in the research and development of new products.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Exercise Physiologist employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Exercise Physiology
ESSA Registration
Essa
Rehabilitation
Sports Science
Allied Health
Exercise Prescription
Workcover
CPR First Aid Certificate
First Aid
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Latest Exercise Physiologist reviews
Jan 2025
Fulfilling position that allows you to work with some incredible people achieve things they didn't think they'd be able to
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsI enjoy the variety of clients I work with and working with individuals to achieve their unique goals
The challengesThey don't always prepare you for the mental health management of clients that comes with the role. I don't dislike it because of this it is just a challenging aspect.
Limited career progression oppor...
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Dec 2023
If you want a role that will change you and the people you work with for the best this is the role for you.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Sports Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsInteracting with people, understanding their struggles and then seeing them commit to the process and their journey is very rewarding as it can positively impact people's life both mentally and physic...
The challengesThe healthcare system is reactive rather than proactive and this is a challenge.
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