Course details

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science

About the course

About the programme

Specialise in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Prescription.

This qualification will help you extend and deepen your knowledge of the underpinning base theories and procedures used in the practice environment, in a wider and more encompassing scope than within our Postgraduate Certificate programme.ÌýYou will also gain a greater understanding of the roles of those who are working with you.Ìý

You will have completed an applied project, which allows you to address your practice from multiple perspectives and to position your practice within a wider industry context. This qualification prepares you for further postgraduate study or a career in advanced sport or exercise through the completion of an industry project in your chosen field.

Graduates of this programme can expect to gain employment at advanced practitioner level within a professional organisational setting. This may include government or non-government sport (particularly performance analysis and physical conditioning), rehabilitation, exercise and wellness promotion, fitness industry roles and employee fitness.Ìý

  • Graduates who focused on Physical Conditioning will be eligible for accreditation with theÌý.
  • Graduates who focused on Performance Analysis will be eligible forÌýÌý²¹³¦³¦°ù±ð»å¾±³Ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô.
  • Depending on your postgraduate experiences, graduates who focused on Exercise Prescription will be eligible for accreditation with the , andÌýÌý(Accredited Exercise Physiologist; AEP).
Studying part-time

We know full-time study isn't always possible. We also offer this programme part-time over two years.

Entry requirements

Entry

Entry requirements

Minimum academic entry criteria
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýBachelor of Applied Science (Level 7)ÌýORÌýan equivalent qualification at bachelor level in a related disciplineÌýORÌýequivalent documented professional experience.
English Language Requirements
  • If English is not your first language, you must provide:
    • ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ University EntranceÌýOR
    • Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved inÌýoneÌýtest completed in the last two years),ÌýOR
    • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS ().

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a .

Additional criteria
  • All applicants who are accepted must obtain a First Aid Certificate, and complete the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 (including police vetting), prior to commencing classes.

Pathways into this programme

Applicants without a base degree need to discuss options with the programme teaching team. Please emailÌý[email protected]Ìý

Want your existing skills recognised?

If you have extensive knowledge and skills due to practical experience in this area, please ask us about our recognition of prior learning process. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification and could achieve it in a shorter timeframe. Please email [email protected] or call 0800 762 786.

About the provider

We're proud to be a leader in high quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ. 

Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused. We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and, as educators, we offer innovative ways for our learners to study so they can build their capability and realise their potential.

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