Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance)
Victoria University
About
Gain expertise that supports your passion for football and take a step towards a sport-science or high-performance career.
VU is a leading sports-education provider.
Our Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance) provides a well-rounded education in football-related sports science.
You'll study a range of relevant areas, including:
current issues and trends in football sport integrity and ethics interprofessional communication athlete monitoring.
Our collaborations with world-class football clubs ensure you learn the latest industry technologies and practices.
Most of the certificate is taught online.
There’s also one week, intensive, face-to-face teaching in Melbourne.
Successful completion of this course can lead into the Master of Sports Science (Football Performance).
Structure
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance), students will be required to complete 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) consisting of:
- 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) of core units.
Course structure and units
Year 1, Semester 1
- Current Issues and Trends in Football Unit code SFS6001 Credits12
- Sport Integrity and Ethics Unit code SFS6002 Credits12
- Monitoring Load and Recovery in Football Unit code SFS6005 Credits12
- Applied Sports Statistics Unit code SFS7010 Credits12
Entry requirements
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Credit for skills and past study
If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Contextualise knowledge and theory in relation to current issues in sport, using expertise from different sport-related disciplines to shape innovative practice in football science and performance; | |
| | 2. | Articulate the complexities of sport integrity issues in general and responsible behaviour in particular, to a range of audiences; | |
| | 3. | Analyse and evaluate current issues in sport to exemplify and guide ethical behaviour and integrity within diverse national and international contexts; | |
| | 4. | Formulate and present in response to contemporary and future sports/football challenges and evaluate outcomes to adapt and improve performance; and, | |
| | 5. | Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives related to applied research in sports science. | |
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