Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science

Program Overview

Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science

Program Overview

The Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science at The University of Notre Dame Australia introduces students to methods used in exercise science to assess health status, provide basic exercise delivery, and understand the beneficial effect on human physiology. The program also introduces key skill areas in exercise and sport science, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, foundation data analysis, and technology in sports.

Why Study This Degree?

The Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science program allows students to work at their own pace online, with support from an Exercise & Sport Science faculty member. The program is an excellent choice for candidates, from school-leavers to mature students looking to upskill, as well as enter university through an alternative pathway.

Program Summary

Successful completion of all 8 Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science courses meets the minimum entry requirements for study in the Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science. Completion of the first 4 courses (HLTH1012, HLTH1013, HLTH1014, & HLTH1015) will allow students to exit the Diploma qualification with a Certificate in Exercise & Sport Science award, on the provision that the student relinquishes their place in the Diploma and cannot re-enter for the Diploma Award at a later date.

Entry Requirements

Admission into the Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science is assessed on an individual basis. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements for their intended undergraduate degree will need to demonstrate potential for success within the Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science, graduates will be able to:

• Interpret and apply knowledge across the subdisciplines of exercise and sport science
• Assess health behaviours and conditions, human movement and skills to evaluate and prescribe exercise programs in healthy populations across a range of exercise settings
• Apply research skills for evidence-based practice that enhances professional knowledge, including the ability to compile, critically evaluate and communicate the scientific rationale for professional decision making and service delivery
• Exemplify professional and ethical standards in practical, interpersonal and theoretical contexts and conduct that is sensitive to client diversity and equity
• Understand how technology is used in sport for key areas such as biomechanics and exercise physiology and apply this to measure health and performance
• Apply valuable basic data analysis skills in Excel to record and understand how health and performance can be improved and monitored

Career Opportunities

The Diploma of Exercise & Sport Science is an upskill option for current industry professionals and a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Diploma or Bachelor's degree.

Real-World Experience

Students will learn from academics who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• Domestic Fee-Paying: A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost of the program.

Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme, which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

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