Design exercise programs for people of all ages and abilities as you study in our state-of-the-art exercise science laboratories and research facilities. Gain valuable clinical experience in the Victoria University Exercise Rehabilitation Clinic and assess the functional capacity and recovery of people who want to exercise and are living with, or are at risk of, chronic disease, injuries or disabilities.

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Exercise Sciences leads you to admission to the second year (full time) of the Master of Applied Science (Clinical Exercise Practice).

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
• School:
  School of Sport and Exercise Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HGXS
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

You could follow a career in:

• exercise physiologist in health or exercise industry
• sport exercise physiologist
• cardiorespiratory exercise rehabilitation
• musculoskeletal exercise rehabilitation

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The objective of this course is to provide students from non-traditional backgrounds (ie: not exercise science) with relevant studies in exercise science as a basis for professional training leading to accreditation and work as exercise physiologists. Completion of this course alone will not satisfy criteria for exercise physiology accreditation with the Australian Association of Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS).

• Exercise Physiology Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  AHH5010

  Credits

  12

• Motor Control and Skill in Exercise

  Unit code

  AHH5012

  Credits

  12

• Applied Psychology of Sport and Exercise

  Unit code

  AHH5100

  Credits

  12

• Exercise Prescription

  Unit code

  AHH5140

  Credits

  12

• Biomechanics Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  AHH5014

  Credits

  12

• Nutrition and Diet for Performance

  Unit code

  AHH5120

  Credits

  12

• Resistance Training

  Unit code

  AHH5113

  Credits

  12

• Exercise and Sport Sciences Fieldwork

  Unit code

  AHH5160

  Credits

  12

Graduates will be eligible for admission to the Master of Applied Science - Human Performance with advanced standing.

• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a related physical education or human science area such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or biomedical science. Selection of students will also take into account current involvement in areas related to the coaching, promotion or direction of exercise. Some applicants may be required to undertake bridging studies.