Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form, applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time
- Course code: 50300
- Intake period: February and July
Fees
Important dates
Application for 2010
December
Commence 2010
February
If you want an exciting career that stimulates you, challenges you, and rewards you, then a postgraduate degree in science sets you on the right path.
This graduate diploma provides an avenue for further study under certain circumstances, if:
- You are ineligible for entry to Honours at UWA
- You want proceed to Master's candidature
- You want an advanced qualification in a specific area of expertise
Course outline
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) offers candidates the opportunity to gain a qualification in a specific area of professional training. Successful completion will satisfy the requirements necessary for specialist Exercise Physiologist accreditation by the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science.
The course is designed to provide a holistic understanding of the use of exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal and cardiovascular disability. Students are provided with a background in pathology and the contra-indications which apply in exercise therapy during the chronic stage of rehabilitation.
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are eligible to apply for admission to the Master’s program.
Core units
- HMES7643 Cardiac Rehabilitation
- HMES7645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
- HMES7646 Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic and Complex Conditions
- HMES7651 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- HMES7664 Exercise and Health Psychology
- HMES7691 Research Practicum I
- HMES7692 Research Practicum II
Plus one unit from the following:
Admission requirements
A recognised Bachelor’s degree with a major in sport and exercise science with a weighted average of at least 60 per cent and which includes a set of approved units including practical experience.
Domestic students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
Telephone: (61 8) 6488 2360 or email
