2008 Course Handbook

2008 Undergraduate Courses

2008 Postgraduate Courses

Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

Abbreviation:

GDipSc

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year full-time

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Day

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

650

CRICOS Code:

002508M

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) focuses on the utilisation of exercise as a means of improving health and fitness, and rehabilitating injured tissues and/or systems.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) requires the successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) (or equivalent) of at least 3 years duration from a recognised tertiary institution.

It is only possible to admit a limited number of students each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, admission will be based on academic grades across the second and third year subjects in the undergraduate degree.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) is comprised of 48 credit points of subjects and can be taken as a one year full-time or 2 years part-time enrolment.

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session

Credit Points

BEXS411

Practicum in Exercise Science A

Autumn

8

BEXS451

Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal

Autumn

8

BEXS452

Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory and Neurological

Autumn

8

BEXS402

Exercise Science for Special Populations

Spring

8

BEXS412

Practicum in Exercise Science B

Spring

8

BMS303

Research Topics in Exercise Science

Spring

8

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation) may gain full membership of AAESS after completing a period of supervised work experience, and may apply for accredited membership following 1000 hours of paid employment.

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007