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Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning |
Abbreviation: | GCertStrengthCond |
UOW Course Code: | 2130 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time ( 6 months full-time for selected intakes) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Distance |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | UOW Online Wollongong, Wollongong |
Overview
Strength and conditioning is the study of how the human body can adapt to various forms of strength, resistance, interval or endurance training over time.
The degree will broaden the employment scope for those working as strength and conditioning professionals in this growing profession where qualifications are increasingly essential.
The Graduate Certificate is also suitable for those people who wish to enter the strength and conditioning industry or for those current fitness leaders, personal trainers etc who want to broaden, advance and future- proof their career.
The Graduate Certificate may provide a pathway for further studies or roles in the strength and conditioning profession.
Career pathways include: working with elite sports people and teams, personal training, coaching and health promotion across the lifespan in different populations.
The Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate comprehensive and coherent knowledge of anatomical and physiological human movement. | ||||||
| 2 | Apply principles of strength and conditioning across the life span. | ||||||
| 3 | Analyse and critique functional movement to design appropriate exercise interventions. | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate sensitively in both written and oral formats relevant information to a range of audiences. | ||||||
| 5 | Critically apply evaluate evidence-based practice to solve complex problems. | ||||||
| 6 | Demonstrate evidence of reflective and professional practice. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC930 | Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 6 | Autumn |
| EXSC931 | Prescribing Current, Evidence-based Strength and Conditioning Program | 6 | Autumn |
| EXSC932 | Professional Application of Knowledge-based Strength & Conditioning | 12 | Spring |
Course Structure for the Federal Government Scheme Short Course Program
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning through the Federal Government Scheme are required to complete the subjects listed in the table below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEXS930 | Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 6 | Spring |
| HEXS931 | Prescribing Current, Evidence-based Strength and Conditioning Program | 6 | Spring |
| HEXS932 | Professional Application of Knowledge-based Strength & Conditioning | 12 | Spring |
Other Information
For further information please email the Academic Program Director (APD) Dr Stephen Bird: birds@uow.edu.au