Graduate Certificate of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

This course provides an opportunity for advanced study in the field of strength and conditioning.

It is designed for sports science or related graduates to enhance their training in the specific field of strength and conditioning.

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in Sports Science, Human Movement, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a similar program of study. Alternatively applicants can apply if they possess a Bachelor degree in another area and have demonstrated strength and conditioning experience, at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

1. Critically appraise complex scientific research and theory to demonstrate an advanced level strength and conditioning knowledge and ideas.
2. Apply cognitive and technical skills to evaluate athlete performance in complex physical training contexts.
3. Demonstrate advanced level communication skills and independent judgement in applied sport science contexts.