AUT - Sport and Exercise
Sport and Exercise
Health and sports practitioners who wish to extend their knowledge and advance their career, or pursue research can undertake study in the Sport and Exercise Science and Physical Activity and Nutrition pathways within the Sport and Exercise subject area.The programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise or Master of Sport and Exercise.
SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise (AK3484) 60 points
The PgCertHSc provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.
Students are encouraged to take the following papers:
588099 Exercise Physiology (20)†
588702 Enhancing Muscular Performance (20)†
588731 Applied Human Movement Studies (20)†
OR
589105 Exercise and Sport Psychology - Applied (20)
58911 Contemporary Coaching Practice (20)
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise (AK3487) 120 points
The PgDipSp&Ex provides students with a critical understanding and appreciation of sport science, integrating knowledge of specific science, industry guidelines in assessment, evidence based practice and programming, and relevant theoretical concepts of physical conditioning practice. Additionally, entrepreneurship and creative thinking in leadership, ethical underpinnings to management and governance, and development of the knowledge and skills required to perform research using statistical methods are investigated. The programme comprises 40 points of core papers and 80 points chosen from the range of topic areas listed below, and provides the foundation coursework for those that choose to advance to a Master of Sport and Exercise thesis.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Sport and Exercise papers (60)
One approved optional paper (20)
AND
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)†
589649 Leadership and Management (20)†
Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points
The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Sport and Exercise papers (120)
AND:
589690 Thesis (120)
Within this subject area other relevant optional papers may be undertaken with the approval of the Associate Dean Postgraduate. Optional papers may be selected from other relevant subject areas.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Sport and Exercise (AK3484) 60 points
The PgCertHSc provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. This programme comprises three 20-point papers, which can contribute 60 points towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice.
Students are encouraged to take the following papers:
588724 Physical Activity and Health Promotion (20)
589110 Nutrition and Health Promotion (20)
589105 Exercise and Sport Psychology - Applied (20)
OR
588099 Exercise Physiology (20)†
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Sport and Exercise (AK3487) 120 points
The PgDipHSc is a coursework programme which can lead into the Master of Health Science or Master of Health Practice. It provides students with the opportunity to undertake an approved course of study to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science graduates can add two core papers and a speciality paper to complete this postgraduate diploma.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Sport and Exercise papers (60)
One approved optional paper (20)
AND
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20)†
589649 Leadership and Management (20)†
Master of Health Science (AK3485) 240 points
The MHSc provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment, and to develop research capabilities. This degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation, which gives students the opportunity to complete research relevant to their programme of study.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Sport and Exercise papers (120)
AND:
589690 Thesis (120)
Those students interested in sport and recreation management may undertake specialist papers within the Business School programmes.
SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Students undertake two specialist papers available within the Business programmes listed below:
469015 Sport and Recreation Governance and Strategy (30)
489010 Advanced Sport and Recreation Marketing (30)
Postgraduate Certificate in Business (AK3742) 60 points
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (AK3471) 120 points
Master of Business (AK3559) 240 points
Master of Professional Business Studies (AK3734) 120 points
Master of Business Administration (AK3717) 180 points
Please contact Nigel Harris to discuss these postgraduate options.
† Flexible learning: involves online, block course or distance learning (subject to change)
