A degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or a degree Exercise and Movement Science will help you prepare for a career in the diverse field of movement, exercise and sports science. Exercise and sports science specialists work people across the community ranging from children to the elderly, including a focus on people with disabilities, and elite athletes.
Graduates work as exercise physiologists, sports administrators, exercise therapists, strength and conditioning specialists, and rehabilitation specialists. The field of exercise and sports science provides a holistic approach to achieving and maintaining health and fitness, and to helping people feel good about themselves.
Professional recognition
The ESSA 
is a professional organisation committed to tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners. ESSA, as the governing body, accredits QUT’s graduates as Exercise Scientists (Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science) or Exercise Physiologists (Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology).
Professional areas
To help you with decisions about electives, practicum placements, and how to position yourself for a career in the exercise and sports science field, we have outlined the four broad professional areas that many of our students follow below. We encourage students to think about possible career directions at an early stage and below are groupings of related career options. Of course some specific jobs or professions may require additional study or qualifications.
Practical placements: Workplace-Integrated Learning (WILS)
During the degree, students undertake practical placements, or what we call Workplace-Integrated Learning (WIL), where you gain hands-on experience in the industry, working for hospitals, fitness centres, sports associations and corporate workplaces.
Many students have done practical placements in Asia, USA, UK, and Europe, leading them to overseas job opportunities after graduating. Students also have the opportunity to work in the on-campus Human Movement and Exercise Clinic , allowing them to work directly with clients in areas such as health and fitness evaluation, exercise prescription, pre-employment screening and physiological testing.
In addition, the many on-campus laboratories with up-to-date scientific equipment will provide valuable experiences during the course.