Graduate Certificate of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

About this Course

Provides sports science or related graduates an opportunity to enhance their training in the field of strength and conditioning.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  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.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

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

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach (at amateur and elite levels)

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)