| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning equips students with expertise in developing customized strength and conditioning programs for athletes. It combines scientific research with practical training in specialized methods, management capabilities, and leadership skills. Delivered online with on-campus intensives, the program prepares graduates for career advancement in the sport science industry, including roles as strength and conditioning coaches and high-performance managers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Objective
- The Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning prepares students to enhance the strength, power, and endurance of their athletes, equipping them with expertise in developing customized strength and conditioning programs grounded in science and evidence.
Program Description
- Encompasses key areas of sport science, enabling students to solve complex challenges related to athlete performance enhancement.
- Provides comprehensive training in specialized methods across various domains, including strength and hypertrophy, plyometrics, speed, muscular power, aerobic and anaerobic power, periodisation, tapering methods, high-intensity interval training, and recovery methods.
- Complements technical skills with management capabilities through studies in leadership, culture development, and continuous improvement, equipping graduates for team success and support staff development.
- Rooted in scientific research, with contributions from Deakin academics specializing in training methods optimization, ensuring graduates can critically evaluate and apply research for evidence-based decision-making.
Outline
- Coursework comprises four of the ten units from Deakin's Master of Applied Sport Science.
- Course structure:
- Trimester 1: Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points), Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points), Strength and Conditioning for High Performing Athletes
- Trimester 2: Athlete Development and Performance Management
- Trimester 3: Management and Leadership in High Performance Sport, Advanced Training Design for Sport
- Practical Intensive components are incorporated into three units: HSE721, HSE724, and HSE725.
- HSE721 intensives can be completed on-campus at Deakin University, Australia or online (video conferencing).
- HSE724 and HSE725 intensives must be attended either on campus at Deakin University, Australia or at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Teaching:
- Program delivery mode: Online with on-campus intensives for specific units.
- Faculty: Experts in sport science, including researchers from Deakin's Centre for Sport Research (CSR) and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN).
- Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, practicals, placements, and online interaction.
- Workload: Approximately 11-13 hours per unit per week, including study and assessment tasks.
Careers:
- Graduates are equipped for career advancement in the sport science industry, with opportunities in roles such as:
- High-performance manager
- Strength and conditioning coach (in sports clubs, performance training centers, sports and private schools)
- Further study options include articulation into the Master of Applied Sport Science.
Deakin University
Overview:
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates, particularly in educational experience, and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Deakin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and PhDs.
Services Offered:
Deakin provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Flexible study options, including online learning, overseas study, and workplace learning.Support Services:
Study support, career planning, and student wellbeing services.Access Programs:
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, Special Entry Access Scheme, Deakin Regional Access Scheme, Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, Rural Training Stream, and Indigenous Student Pathways.Fees and Scholarships:
Information on fees and costs, government HELP schemes, and scholarships.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options.Graduation:
Support for graduates, including alumni benefits and resources.Events:
A variety of events for students and the wider community.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Flexible Study Options:
Deakin provides a variety of study options to suit individual needs and preferences.Support Services:
Students have access to a range of support services to help them succeed in their studies and personal lives.Community Engagement:
Deakin encourages students to get involved in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.International Campuses:
Deakin has international campuses in West Java, Indonesia and GIFT City, India, offering students a global perspective.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Student Satisfaction:
Deakin consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys, particularly in educational experience.World-Class Research:
Deakin is renowned for its world-class research across various fields.Industry-Shaped Courses:
Deakin's courses are designed with industry input, ensuring graduates are work-ready.Strong Graduate Employment:
Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for graduate employment.Sustainable Future:
Deakin is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental education, research, and climate-ready campuses.Academic Programs:
Deakin offers a wide range of academic programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Arts and Education
Business and Law
Health
Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin is particularly strong in areas such as sport science, education, nursing, and graduate employment.
Other:
Deakin has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The university also fosters innovative partnerships with industry, government, and research leaders.
Entry Requirements:
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher
- two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of test
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
