Graduate Certificate in Performance Health Management (HLC003.1)
Elevate the performance of athletes and high performance personnel
This course is for those with a broad health background who would like to manage the health and performance of elite athletes, Defence and emergency personnel, or similar. The first course of its kind in the world, you’ll gain the skills and experience in the development of injury and illness prevention programs to support elite athletes and personnel who require peak fitness.
You’ll benefit from a strong focus on applying research evidence to clinical practice, and graduate ready to step up into a career as a health program implementation specialist within Australia or around the globe.
Campus Information
Canberra, Bruce
The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus. Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone. Student accommodation, an on-campus medical and counselling centre, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Public Hospital, Belconnen Shopping Mall and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Upon completion you could seek employment amongst industry leaders such as:
- Australian Institute of Sport
- State Institutes of Sport
- National Sporting Organisations
- Professional sports (teams and programs)
- Defence
- Physical training
- Health service
- Army/Navy/Air force
- Fitness Industry
Extend your studies and progress on to more advanced study with a Master of Public Health or a Master of Strength and Conditioning.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline. For example, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Clinical Exercise Physiology.
- A minimum of two years FTE work experience in a health-related field.
Assumed knowledge
A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline. For example, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Clinical Exercise Physiology. A minimum of two years FTE work experience in a health-related field.
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34700 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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