If you've always wanted to work with athletes \u2013 or you're a current practitioner who'd like to enhance your skills \u2013 La Trobe's Master of Strength and Conditioning offers a unique opportunity to excel in this high-demand field as a qualified strength and conditioning coach.<\/p>
Enhance your career as you learn the latest skills and knowledge on strength, speed and endurance. You'll study with expert academics and industry leaders as you learn how to work with elite, professional and amateur athletes \u2013 and help enhance their performance. You'll investigate and work with diverse athlete populations, including para-athletes, able-bodied athletes, and athletes of different ages and cultural and gender identities.<\/p>
This course was developed in collaboration with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), so you'll learn the latest best practice. Our academic staff have a wealth of recent industry experience, and many have held positions with professional sporting teams, and state or national institutions. They have worked closely with development athletes through to Olympic medallists.<\/p>
Immerse yourself in La Trobe's state-of-the-art sport and exercise facilities in Melbourne, including our Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, Physiology and Performance Analysis Labs. Located in La Trobe Sports Park, they boast the latest technology and research facilities. La Trobe Sports Park is also the new home to Rugby Victoria, Football Federation Victoria and Australia's women's national soccer team, the Matildas.<\/p>
You'll benefit from both in-person and online learning. This flexible course includes four separate week-long blocks of intensive face-to-face classes and experiences in the first year , two of which are timed to coincide with the Australian Open and the AFL Grand Final. If you live interstate, it's a fantastic time to visit Melbourne \u2013 one of the world's top sporting cities \u2013 and meet likeminded professionals while you strengthen your skills and experience.<\/p>
Take advantage of La Trobe's connections to Melbourne's top sporting organisations and work directly with athletes from professional clubs and our extensive partner network in your second semester. You'll also complete an applied industry project or research thesis as part of your studies, which will open up a pathway to further research and study in this exciting field.<\/p>
You'll graduate confident, experienced and ready to take your coaching career to the next level \u2013 both here in Australia and sporting organisations around the world.<\/p>
You'll learn:<\/strong><\/p> 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": " 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, plus five years' experience (full time equivalent) in the provision of training to athlete populations.<\/p> Evidence required to support application as follows: 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 Master of Strength and Conditioning, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div>
Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and\/or exercise science and\/or related field<\/p>
i) Professional portfolio: A curated portfolio of work demonstrating applied expertise, problem-solving, and communication skills in the provision of training to athletes. It may also include examples of educational resources developed; AND<\/p>
\u2022 Professional background and achievements
\u2022 Motivation for postgraduate study
\u2022 Reflection on learning from practice and application of theory
\u2022 Specific examples of critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, or problem-solving; AND<\/p>
\u2022 Senior colleagues
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