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 Diploma 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>
You'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>
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. This flexible course includes four separate week-long blocks of intensive face-to-face classes and experiences.<\/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'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 Master of Strength and Conditioning.<\/p>
You'll learn:<\/strong><\/p> The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.<\/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": " Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent). OR<\/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> Evidence required to support application as follows (for those applicants with a strength and conditioning qualification endorsed by recognised body)<\/strong> <\/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> ii) Written Statement of Academic Readiness: A 1000-word personal statement addressing: iii) Professional Endorsements: Letters of support from: To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Strength and Conditioning, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div>
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Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and\/or exercise science and\/or related field<\/p>
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\u2022 Reflection on learning from practice and application of theory
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