Course Information

Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code U94

This coursework degree provides an opportunity for advanced study in the field of strength and conditioning. It is designed for sports science or related graduates to enhance their training in the specific field of strength and conditioning.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Option

Online students of this course will be required to attend on-campus activities for one unit which is delivered as a two-week intensive workshop on our Joondalup Campus.

Attendance requirements

Eight of the nine units are completed online. One unit is a two-week intensive workshop completed at ECU's Joondalup campus. This unit is completed toward the end of Semester 2 as part of the Strength and Conditioning Practicum.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Recognised by: Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).

This course has been Recognised by: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Admission requirements

  • Into a 120 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree in the same discipline; or
  • Into a 180 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor Honours degree; or
  • Into a 240 credit point Masters Degree, a Bachelor degree; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in Sports Science, Human Movement, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a similar program of study. In particular, an undergraduate background in human anatomy and physiology is required. Alternatively applicants can apply if they possess a Bachelor degree in another area and have demonstrated strength and conditioning experience, at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1.5 Years
  • Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Guy Gregory HAFF

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS5113Research and Computer Methods in Strength and Conditioning20
SPS5133Strength and Conditioning 1 - Physiology20
SPS5134Strength and Conditioning 2 - Biomechanics20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS6104Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning20
SPS6105Strength and Conditioning - Practicum20
SPS6108Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SPS6103Advanced Resistance Training20
SPS6106Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation20
SPS6107Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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