{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy", "totalCreditPoints": 120, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "Domestic", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": {"60":["Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy"]} }, "startDates": "LTU Term 1 (January 2027)", "duration": "2 years part-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you're a practising physiotherapist ready to advance your career in the fields of sport and exercise physiotherapy, this course is designed for you.<\/p><p>Our Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy gives you an in-depth understanding of the clinical sciences underpinning musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.<\/p><p>Explore the pain sciences and human tissue sciences, including muscle, tendon, connective tissue and bone. Learn how tissues develop, adapt to normal and intense use, and respond to overload and injury \u2013 vital knowledge for developing rehabilitation programs.<\/p><p>Learn to use client-centred management techniques when meeting and assessing patients and examine clinical reasoning processes using case studies.<\/p><p>Your practical subjects allow you to apply what you've learned in a clinical setting. Work under the supervision of recognised sports and exercise physiotherapists and hone your advanced neuro-musculoskeletal examination and management skills. You'll also build your clinical decision-making skills, including selecting and progressing treatments and planning ongoing management programs.<\/p><p>Delivered largely online, this course gives you the flexibility to fit study around your career.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Clinical sciences <\/strong><ul><li>Explore pain sciences and human tissue sciences \u2013 the broad areas that underpin advanced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Patient interaction<\/strong><ul><li>Learn to examine, diagnose and manage patients using client-centred management techniques.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Clinical reasoning<br \/><\/strong><ul><li>Learn to make clinical decisions using a case-based paradigm.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/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><span>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p><p>Specialisation - compulsory: Physiotherapy<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>Applicants must have a minimum of two years of current clinical experience in the clinical area of sports and exercise physiotherapy.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Current full registration as a physiotherapist or be eligible for full registration as a physiotherapist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Please provide a copy of your registration when applying.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "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 Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 2 years.<\/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><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" >Year 2<\/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 id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 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\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5027\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR THE LOWER BODY<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5027<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5025\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR THE UPPER BODY<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5025<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5026\" target=\"_blank\">PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PAIN SCIENCE FOR ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5026<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5024\" target=\"_blank\">RESEARCH TO INFORM ADVANCED PHYSIOTHERAPY<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5024<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5028\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED SPORT AND EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPY<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5028<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/PTY5030\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED SPORT AND EXERCISE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICAL PLACEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> PTY5030<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 45<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<\/em><\/strong><br \/>During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2027\/HM006\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Deliver client-centered management, integrating advanced biomedical and clinical knowledge with specialised clinical reasoning in sport and exercise settings<\/li><li>Critically interpret research and clinical information to enhance clinical reasoning, client management and promote effective health care.<\/li><li>Apply expert judgments to guide clinical reasoning and management within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe return to sport, enhance athletic performance and promote injury prevention.<\/li><li>Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability, and specialised sport and exercise physiotherapy skills to demonstrate key professional roles as a practitioner, administrator, scholar, and educator.<\/li><li>Apply advanced communication skills to support clinical reasoning that promotes injury prevention, enhances performance, and encourages a safe, active lifestyle across communities, client populations, and sports organisations.<\/li><li>Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to address diverse clinical presentations in sports and exercise physiotherapy practice.<\/li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to ethical standards, accountability, culturally responsive care, and the promotion of fair play and anti-doping practices.<\/li><li>Employ advanced research skills to critically evaluate practice, identify gaps and questions for further study, and design and implement research that contributes to evidence-based sports and exercise physiotherapy.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>After graduation, you could work across a range of sporting environments, including private practices and sports clubs.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sports physiotherapist (private practice)<\/strong><ul><li>Assess, diagnose and plan treatment programs for clients recovering from injury or undertaking rehabilitation programs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Sports physiotherapist (sporting club)<\/strong><ul><li>Work with professional athletes to manage injuries and improve performance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>Graduates of the Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy may apply for membership and the title of APA Sports Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA). Membership and titling may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p><p>The Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy is recognised by International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT) and is an IFSPT Accredited Educational Program. Graduates of the Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy may apply for titled membership within the Australian College of Physiotherapists through the Australian Physiotherapy Association, and IFSPT. Membership and titling may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "$42,000 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "$42,000 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Clinical placements (accommodation and travel costs)<\/h4><p><p>Clinical placements may include regional or interstate travel. Costs of travel, accommodation and meals are the responsibility of the student and cost will vary according to venue.<\/p><\/p><h4>Cost description - other<\/h4><p><p>You will also incur accommodation, travel costs and food expenses for the one-week University-based blocks for subjects: PTY5025, PTY5027 and PTY5028.<\/p><\/p><h4>First aid\/CPR certificate<\/h4><p><p><span>Applicants will be required to hold a First Aid and\/or CPR certification. The CPR component must be renewed annually. Students will need to arrange their own First Aid\/CPR certificate. Information, costs and registration for training is available through La Trobe University&#39;s preferred provider at <a title=\"First Aid Training\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/emergency\/planning\/first-aid\" rel=\"nofollow\">First Aid Training<\/a>. <br \/>Applicants may choose to arrange First Aid\/CPR training with another registered provider.<\/span><\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p><span>A schedule of mandatory immunisations are required, the costs of which may vary depending on previous immunisation history, approximately AUD$250 - AUD$500. Students may be required to visit a medical practitioner to complete and sign an Immunisation and Health Record form. 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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. For more information and costs refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au\" rel=\"nofollow\">Working with Children Check Victoria<\/a> website.<\/p><\/p>", "eligibleForCspLoan": false, "eligibleForErpLoan": false } }, "content": { "atarDistributionReport": null }, "softContent": { "contactCta": { "primaryCta": { "link": "https:\/\/consultation.latrobe.edu.au", "text": "Book a 1:1 consultation" }, "secondaryCta": { "link": "#contact-us", "text": "Contact us" }, "overwriteHeadline": "<h2>Advance your career in sport and exercise physiotherapy<\/h2>\r\n<h3 style=\"color: black;\">Applications open in August<\/h3>\r\n<ul><li>Gain an in-depth understanding of the clinical sciences underpinning musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.<\/li><li>Hone your neuro-musculoskeletal examination and management skills under the supervision of sports and exercise physiotherapists.<\/li><li>Build your clinical decision-making skills, including selecting treatments and ongoing management programs.<\/li><li>Accelerate your career with 120 hours of clinical placement within professional and elite sport environments.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n", "headline": "<p class=\"h2\">Applications open in August<\/p>", "subheadline": "<p>There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. 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