{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning", "advertisedTitle": "Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": [] }, "startDates": "LTU Term 1 (January 2027)", "duration": "0.5 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you've always wanted to work with athletes or you're a current practitioner who'd like to enhance your skills, then La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning is developed in collaboration with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), so you'll learn the latest best practice.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll enhance your career as you gain the latest skills and knowledge in strength, speed and endurance. Study with expert academics and industry leaders as you learn how to work with elite, professional and amateur athletes, including diverse athlete populations such as para-athletes and athletes of different ages, backgrounds and identities.<\/p><p>Located in La Trobe Sports Park, you'll benefit from online learning and in-person learning at La Trobe's premier sport and exercise facilities in Melbourne using the latest technology and research facilities, including our strength and conditioning, biomechanics, physiology and performance analysis labs.<\/p><p>Our academic staff have a wealth of recent industry experience and extensive applied credentials, providing direct access to a network of elite sport collaborators. You&#39;ll graduate with the skills to take your coaching career into sporting organisations locally and around the world, or as a direct pathway into La Trobe's Graduate Diploma or Master of Strength and Conditioning.<\/p><p>You'll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Assessment and development<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Learn how to design and implement training plans to improve the physical characteristics of athletes in preparation for competition.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Training and monitoring<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Identify and monitor the key determinants of sport-specific performance and how overall training workload is manipulated over time.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Coaching<\/strong><\/li><li><ul><li>Learn how to develop meaningful relationships with the athletes you work with and understand how to work with other stakeholders who can help improve their performance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<br \/>Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and\/or exercise science and\/or related field<\/p><p>OR<\/p><p>A strength and conditioning qualification endorsed by a recognised body (e.g. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association) or equivalent.<\/p><p>Evidence required to support application as follows <strong>(for those applicants with a strength and conditioning qualification endorsed by recognised body)<\/strong><\/p><p>i) Professional portfolio: A curated portfolio of work demonstrating applied expertise, problem-solving, and communication skills. This should describe the 5+ years of full-time equivalent experience in the provision of training to athletes. It may also include examples of educational resources developed (e.g. in-house workshops, staff PD materials).<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>60 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPO4004\" target=\"_blank\">COACHING PRINCIPLES, PRACTICE AND PROCESSES<\/a><\/td> <td> SPO4004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPO4002\" target=\"_blank\">DEVELOPING SPEED, AGILITY AND ENDURANCE<\/a><\/td> <td> SPO4002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPO4001\" target=\"_blank\">DEVELOPING STRENGTH AND POWER<\/a><\/td> <td> SPO4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPO4003\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING AND MONITORING <\/a><\/td> <td> SPO4003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HC007\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply and adapt professional knowledge and skills, independently or within a team, in diverse strength and conditioning contexts to meet defined standards of practice.<\/li><li>Analyse and interpret evidence to support informed decisions that improve aspects of human physical performance.<\/li><li>Evaluate own professional practice to plan and implement appropriate continuing development activities.<\/li><li>Communicate and interact effectively with a range of stakeholders using appropriate professional communication methods.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduates will be equipped to work with both elite and amateur athletes, supporting their performance goals across a range of settings. Career opportunities include roles within:<\/p><ul><li>professional sports teams<\/li><li>performance training organisations<\/li><li>sporting academies and institutes<\/li><li>sport-focused schools<\/li><li>private practice<\/li><li>multidisciplinary health and performance environments.<\/li><\/ul><p>This course also serves as a direct pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning or Master of Strength and Conditioning, offering a structured route for further professional and academic advancement.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "$17,800 full course duration (per 60 credit points). <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$17,800 full course duration (per 60 credit points). <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>First aid\/CPR certificate<\/h4><p><p>First Aid and\/or CPR certification is required to meet the professional requirements of the degree. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. For more information on what a police check entails, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.vic.gov.au\/homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\">Victoria Police<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p><h4>Working with Children Check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). There is no cost for a volunteer WWCC. 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