Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport & Exercise)

at University of Southern Queensland

Compulsory Courses: 

• SES8001 Advanced Biomechanics 
• SES8005 Advanced Exercise Physiology 
• SES8006 Advanced Exercise Programming and Rehabilitation 
• SES8007 Advanced Exercise Assessment and Delivery 

Approved Courses: 

Three of the following coursework courses from the Sport and Exercise specialisation in the Master of Science (MSCN) —one course must be Level 8: 

• PSY3250 Sport and Exercise Psychology 
• SES1103 Nutrition and Exercise 
• SES2203 Physical Activity and Health 
• SES3206 Strength Training and Conditioning 
• SES8003 Advanced Motor Control and Learning 
• SES8008 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology 

One of the following elective courses or as approved by the Program Director: 

• ACC5502 Accounting and Financial Management 
• CSC5020 Foundations of Programming 
• EDU8400 Mentoring and Coaching 
• EDU8606 Lifelong Career Development 
• HSW8220 Promoting Community Access and Inclusion 
• MBA8000 Applied Business Research and Ethics 
• MGT8033 Leading Organisational Change 
• MGT8038 Leadership Development 
• PCM5000 Practical Editorial Skills 
• PUB5001 Introduction to Editing and Publishing 

• 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent. 

or

• equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Course Fees

A$37600 for the full year

• As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport and Exercise), you can expect to find employment in areas such as health and physical activity promotion, as a sports coach, gym manager, recreation officer, personal trainer, sports development officer, or work within sports tourism, community sport and recreation, and promotion of sport performance among athletes.
• This degree also prepares you for career advancement if you are already working within the industry.