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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries equips students with specialized skills in injury prevention and rehabilitation, focusing on biomechanics, metabolic, and psychosocial aspects to enhance performance and recovery.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 quarter full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$12,567 per year

About this 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 skill of biomechanics, metabolic, and physiological-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.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must hold a Bachelor degree (or higher), normally in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology or related discipline.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.

If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we'll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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Study locations

Online

What you will learn

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 skill of biomechanics, metabolic, and physiological-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.

Course structure

Course detailsTo complete the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).Commencing ACU Term 1 - Two Term Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries throughout the year.

Year 1ACU Term 1
  • Specified UnitsEXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC515Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 2
  • Specified UnitsEXSC651Sports Injury Prevention
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Commencing ACU Term 1 - Three Term Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries throughout the year.

Year 1ACU Term 1
  • Specified UnitsEXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 2
  • Specified UnitsEXSC651Sports Injury Prevention
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 3
  • Specified UnitsEXSC515Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Commencing ACU Term 1 - Four Term Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries throughout the year.

Year 1ACU Term 1
  • Specified UnitsEXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 2
  • Specified UnitsEXSC651Sports Injury Prevention
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 3
  • Specified UnitsEXSC515Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan
    Unit offered ACU Term 1 and ACU Term 3
    10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 4
  • Specified UnitsEXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance
    Unit offered ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4
    10 cp

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Credit for prior study or work

If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.

You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

Search our credit database

Learn more about recognition of prior learning

How to apply

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Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.