Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Advance your career with the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries. Gain specialised skills to prevent injury, support recovery and design safe, effective programs that keep active individuals performing at their best.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries will allow you to develop specialised skills in the prevention and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, assist individuals with pre-existing conditions to remain active or assist individuals to return to sports performance. This graduate certificate provides you with specialist knowledge and skills in biomechanics, metabolic and physiological and psychosocial aspects of the person to develop programmes and strategies for the enhancement and improved performance of active individuals to prevent potential injury or to support recovery in those who may have activity restrictions due to injury or disease limitations. The course integrates this specialist knowledge and skill to develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions and interventions.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, you must complete 40 credit points.
- Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation
- Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan
- Sports Injury Prevention
- Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, you must have completed one of the following prerequisites:
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher), normally in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology or related discipline.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $12,567 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
