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About the course
Delivered online with flexible full-time or part-time study, the Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine links theory and practice to explore sport and exercise medicine across diverse contexts. It covers athlete physiology, biomechanics and performance, injury prevention, diagnosis and management, and athlete case management. Students learn from internationally recognised experts and clinicians and can appraise authentic consultations of real clinical cases.
What you might learn
The course aims to extend the capabilities of qualified practitioners working with athletes by building specialised knowledge in athlete management, injury prevention and rehabilitation, and performance optimisation. Students develop skills to design, evaluate and implement evidence-informed sports medicine interventions and analyse contemporary developments in practice. It also supports practitioners to apply best-practice approaches across varied sporting and population settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can strengthen their professional practice in sports and exercise medicine roles supporting athletes across community through elite sport settings. The qualification supports progression in clinical careers involving sports injury assessment and management, rehabilitation programming, performance support and athlete case management within clinics, sports organisations and multidisciplinary teams. Graduates may be eligible to apply for the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title or the Australian Podiatry Association’s Certified Sports Podiatrist program (where applicable).
Entry requirements
Designed for doctors, physiotherapists, and podiatrists with a minimum of three years of sports medicine-relevant clinical experience. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
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