The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science can lead to roles as an accredited exercise scientist (AES), strength and conditioning coach, athletic/sport program coordinator and various positions as a health and fitness consultant, working in corporate and community settings as well as a wide range of other professional outcomes available to graduates.
The Doctor of Physiotherapy is designed to produce work-ready, entry-level graduates who are competent to practice across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings.
Where your degree can take you
Outcomes
Professional accreditation
This program is fully accredited with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and its subjects align with Exercise Science Standards. Graduates of Bond’s Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science will be recognised in industry after registering as an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES).
The Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy program has been accredited as an entry-level program by the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is listed as an approved program of study by The Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.
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- Apply and integrate the knowledge and skills of exercise testing, exercise program design and exercise delivery to meet the specific needs of apparently healthy clients from a range of populations.
- Deliver exercise programs within the scope of practice as an exercise scientist and consistent with the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
- Engage collaboratively with appropriately qualified allied health professional(s) in the design and delivery of exercise programs for clients with pathology or injury.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice skills including critical evaluation, verbal and written communication, and justification of the scientific rationale for professional decision making in relation to the delivery of exercise testing, exercise program design and delivery.
- Apply advanced level creative, analytical, research and data synthesis skills to investigate exercise and sport science problems through an integrated understanding and application of the knowledge base of the exercise and sports science sub-disciplines and ability to work collaboratively with other allied health disciplines in solving these problems.
- Apply commitment to self-development in the field of exercise science through lifelong learning and self-reflection.
- Contribute as an effective leader and member of collaborative, cooperative and successful teams within the exercise or sports science profession.
- Become a work-ready, ESSA-accredited exercise scientist achieved through a range of industry placement experiences and recognised industry accreditations.
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- Meet the roles and key competencies of the Physiotherapy Practice Thresholds of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Apply a thorough knowledge base in human, clinical and related basic sciences to maximise human potential across the lifespan.
- Employ effective interpersonal skills, communication and teamwork which can be applied in a variety of settings and with all relevant stakeholders.
- Evaluate their professional performance by applying an analytical, evidence based and reflective approach to their practice and demonstrate a willingness to be critically evaluated by others.
- Analyse information from a variety of sources, interpret the data to generate a diagnosis, determine the appropriateness of physiotherapy and monitor and evaluate the efficacy of interventions.
- Plan and perform a safe and effective assessment and intervention for patients across the lifespan and the continuum of care.
- Employ the skills of advocacy, leadership and business management principles within the healthcare sector.
- Practice and value a holistic approach to client care and case management utilising the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health framework, across the continuum of care.
- Plan and deliver effective health promotion and prevention strategies across the lifespan.
- Evaluate components of service delivery as part of a quality improvement cycle and plan, implement and re-evaluate effectiveness of actions taken.
- Apply the highest standards of ethical and culturally competent practice and professional behaviour.
- Plan, conduct, evaluate and disseminate research to address gaps in knowledge and inform development of physiotherapy practice.
- Demonstrate that they are work ready by applying a broad range of skills developed across diverse clinical areas and settings.
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Head of Program, Associate Professor Vernon Coffey and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science alumnus, Jackson Silvester-Lee talk about the program and discuss the career opportunities available to graduates.
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Head of Program, Associate Professor Vernon Coffey and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science alumnus, Jackson Silvester-Lee talk about the program and discuss the career opportunities available to graduates.
Further study
Pathways into Medicine
The Doctor of Physiotherapy offers a pathway into Bond’s medical program for domestic and international students. The selection process to enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMedSt) will be based on GPA requirements, psychometric testing, and an interview. Applicants must also meet the broader entry requirements for the BMedSt. Please also note that places in Year 2 of the BMedSt are limited and dependent on availability.
Research and academia
Student’s will complete a 12-week clinical internship with an embedded research project in their final semester of the Doctor of Physiotherapy program. Graduates may be eligible to progress to further postgraduate research, leading to potential career options in research organisations and academia.