Program Overview
This postgraduate program in Strength and Conditioning combines online and in-person learning, providing expertise in strength and conditioning, sport science, rehabilitation, and more. Taught by industry experts from Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs Football Club, the program offers a unique immersive experience within a professional sporting organization. Graduates are prepared for careers as strength and conditioning coaches, high-performance coaches, sport scientists, and other roles in the sports industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This postgraduate sport and fitness course aims to develop expertise in strength and conditioning and provides a unique immersive experience within a professional sporting organization. Students gain knowledge in areas such as:
- Strength and conditioning
- Sport science
- Rehabilitation
- Merchandise
- Corporate hospitality The course combines online and in-person learning, allowing students to apply theory to practical scenarios. Upon completion, students have the opportunity to progress to the Master of Sport and Exercise Science, having already completed the equivalent of the strength and conditioning specialization.
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning consists of 48 credit points, including four core units:
- Monitoring Performance and Recovery in Athletes: Analyzes techniques for monitoring athlete performance and recovery, including physiological and psychological assessments.
- Improving Speed Agility and Endurance: Explores principles and practices for enhancing speed, agility, and endurance in athletes.
- Return to Play: Focuses on the principles and practices of rehabilitation and return to play protocols for injured athletes.
Teaching:
The course is taught by industry experts from Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs Football Club, providing students with access to real-world insights and practical experience. The course utilizes the benefits of VU Block Model, which combines online and in-person learning.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning are prepared for various careers in the sports industry, including:
- Strength and conditioning coach
- High-performance coach
- High-performance manager
- Sport scientist
