Micro-credential Advanced Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance

Program Overview

This micro-credential in Advanced Strength and Conditioning for Sport Performance provides practical and theoretical training in strength and power development, aerobic and anaerobic capacity training, and speed and agility enhancement. Delivered through a blended learning approach with hands-on workshops, the program equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and conduct strength and conditioning programs to improve athletic performance.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This micro-credential offers a practical and theoretical approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary, industry-relevant strength and conditioning concepts. The program covers areas such as strength and power development, aerobic and anaerobic capacity training, and speed and agility enhancement. Upon completion, participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, conduct, and design strength and conditioning programs aimed at improving athletic performance.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the scope of practice and responsibilities of a strength and conditioning coach.
• Demonstrate the ability to select or design appropriate procedures to evaluate athlete performance and attributes to inform training program design.
• Deploy skills of critical analysis and independent critical reasoning.
• Critically and positively reflect upon own professional practice.
• Evaluate established and new theories of learning and model best practice as a way to improve own performance.

Outline:

Content:

• Strength and power development
• Aerobic and anaerobic capacity training
• Speed and agility enhancement

Structure:

• Blended teaching approach combining online lectures and face-to-face workshops.
• Lectures presented by UWA academics and industry experts.
• Two full-day immersive and hands-on workshops providing candidates with the opportunity to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world applications.

Course Schedule:

• Dates: 22 July - 18 October 2024
• Registrations close: 15 July 2024
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Workshop dates: Sunday 6 and 13 October 2024 (times to be finalized)

Effort:

• Approximate contact hours: 12 x 3 hr Lectures (online); 16 hr workshop/practical (2 x full-day workshops)

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Blended learning approach, combining online lectures and face-to-face workshops.
• Faculty: UWA academics and industry experts.
• Unique approaches: Immersive and hands-on workshops to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world applications.

Careers:

• Potential career paths: Strength and conditioning coach, fitness professional, exercise scientist.
• Opportunities: Advance careers in strength and conditioning for sports performance, prescribe tailored exercise programs to enhance clients' physical performance.
• Outcomes: Gain a Level 2 Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach accreditation from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).

Other:

• Recognition: Recognized by the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
• Future study: Participants who complete this micro-credential can apply for advanced standing if they subsequently apply for a Master of Applied Human Performance Science.
• Target audience: Suitable for Sport and Exercise Science graduates seeking careers in sports/and or sports coaching; or current holders of a Level 1 ASCA Coach Accreditation wishing to advance their career in strength and conditioning.