The You, Me, UniSC Clinic delivers student-led, evidence-based healthy lifestyle services in a supportive and welcoming environment. The clinical exercise program is designed for individuals diagnosed with an illness, chronic health condition, or injury who want to improve their balance, strength, aerobic endurance, and overall health and wellbeing through guided
exercise.
All sessions are delivered within a clinical teaching environment. Student Practitioners work under the close supervision of Accredited Exercise Physiologists, ensuring high-quality care at an accessible cost.
Program details
Program duration: 12 weeks
Program cost: $249 total (Approx. $5.20 per session)
Location: Level 1, Tower (T-Block), UniSC Sunshine Coast
Contact: Dr Ali Valdor - avaldor@usc.edu.au, 0424 127 712
What is involved in the Initial Assessment
- All clients must complete an initial consultation to access the service, ensuring exercise is safe and appropriate, and to establish goals.
- The consultation is student-led and focuses on understanding your health, lifestyle, exercise history, goals, and any concerns.
- This includes a review of your medical history and, where appropriate, physical assessments to inform a safe and individualised exercise program.
- Health screening is conducted to identify any risks.
- If required, medical clearance may be needed before progressing to higher-intensity exercise; until then, exercise will be kept at a lower intensity.
- If your needs cannot be adequately supported within our service, we will direct you to a more suitable Exercise Physiology provider.
How do I register without a referral?
Please complete the registration form and a You, Me, UniSC clinic staff member will be in contact.
FAQs
Unlike a standard gym membership, the You, Me, UniSC Clinic provides clinical care, structure, and individualised supervision.
Your 12-week program includes:
- Comprehensive initial assessment to discuss your goals and develop a tailored exercise plan
- 10 individual sessions (50 minutes each) with a Student Exercise Physiologist
- Two formal reassessments at Week 6 and Week 12
- Up to three supervised group exercise sessions per week
- Individualised progression with clinical oversight throughout the program
- GP letter reporting your progress throughout the program
- One dedicated Student Exercise Physiologist for the full 12 weeks — no mid-program
handover
This program is suitable for any member of the community who has been diagnosed with an illness, chronic health condition, or injury. You do not need a UniSC gym membership or fitness passport to participate.
The program supports people looking to improve:
- Balance and coordination
- Muscular strength
- Aerobic endurance
- Overall health and wellbeing
The total cost for the full 12-week program is $249, which equates to approximately $5.20 per session.
For comparison, private Exercise Physiology sessions typically cost $90–$120 per session when accessed independently — making this clinic exceptional value for structured, clinically supervised care.
Note: A UniSC community gym membership is no longer required to attend this clinic.
Group Sessions
Please visit the group fitness timetable for the latest information.
Individual Sessions
Individual sessions run for 50 minutes and are scheduled outside of group session times, starting on the hour (e.g., 8:00–8:50am, 9:00–9:50am, etc.).
No. Group session attendance is entirely flexible. You may attend up to three supervised group sessions per week, or none at all — participation is guided by your individual needs, energy levels, and recovery.
If you book a group class but are unable to attend, please notify the clinic in advance so other clients can take your place.
Email to notify: avaldor@usc.edu.au
All appointments at the UniSC Lifestyle and Performance Nutrition Clinic are free.
The clinic is actively expanding its group session offerings. Coming soon in 2026:
- "BP and Me" — exercise strategies to support healthy blood pressure management
- Beginner-friendly strength & conditioning classes
- Pilates
- Additional allied health services, including nutrition and dietetics
Please visit the group fitness timetable for the latest information.
Twelve weeks provides sufficient time to safely build exercise tolerance, progress strength and aerobic capacity, develop confidence, and establish long-term exercise habits. The goal is to support a healthy lifestyle adapted to your individual goals and needs.
At the end of the program, you will receive guidance on transitioning to one of the following:
- Independent exercise
- A gym or community-based program
- Ongoing Exercise Physiology support, if required
Clients may also choose to continue with the You, Me, UniSC Clinic in Semester 2, 2026.
Further information about this process will be provided in the coming weeks.
All initial assessments and exercise sessions are delivered on Level 1 of the Tower (T-Block) at the UniSC Sunshine Coast Campus. The clinic space has recently been fully refurbished, with an updated layout and new equipment informed by client and student feedback from Semester 2, 2025.
Exercise is widely recognised as beneficial in the management of a broad range of health conditions, including:
- Cardiovascular conditions, such as heart disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and high blood pressure
- Fatigue-related conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome and fatigue associated with conditions like cancer and its treatment
- Cancer and oncology-related conditions, including individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, radiotherapy), as well as managing treatment-related side effects and improving quality of life.
- Metabolic disorders, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, impaired glucose regulation, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and abnormal lipid profiles
- Musculoskeletal conditions, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, postural dysfunction, fibromyalgia, and rehabilitation following musculoskeletal injuries
- Neurological conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.
- Mental health conditions, particularly depression
- Respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
Clinic details
Contact
Clinic Coordinator: Dr Ali Valdor
Phone: 0424 127 712
Email: avaldor@usc.edu.au
Address
UniSC Clinic
University of the Sunshine Coast
Level 1, Building T (Tower)
32 Olympic Way
Sippy Downs QLD 4556
Parking
Paid parking is required while attending the clinic.
Payment options:
- Parking machine near Jam Espresso (coins accepted)
- Cellopark app (slightly cheaper)
Costs: $3 for up to 4 hours | $5 per day