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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

  • Masters (Coursework)

This coursework degree provides sports science or related graduates an opportunity for advanced study and to enhance their training in the field of strength and conditioning.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
U94
Domestic Fees
$24,500 per year / $36,750 total
International Fees
$36,750 per year / $55,125 total

About this course

This coursework degree provides sports science or related graduates an opportunity for advanced study and to enhance their training in the field of strength and conditioning.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

    All applicants are required to have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in Sports Science, Human Movement, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a similar program of study. In particular, an undergraduate background in human anatomy and physiology is required. Alternatively applicants can apply if they possess a Bachelor degree in another area and have demonstrated strength and conditioning experience, at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.

    Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
    • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

What you will learn

  1. Critically appraise a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of exercise science strength and conditioning.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate athlete performance and apply knowledge in complex physical training situations.
  3. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute an industry-specific journal article.
  4. Apply communication and collaboration skills to complex physiological concepts and implement in applied sport science settings.
  1. Critically appraise a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of exercise science strength and conditioning.
  2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate athlete performance and apply knowledge in complex physical training situations.
  3. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute an industry-specific journal article.
  4. Apply communication and collaboration skills to complex physiological concepts and implement in applied sport science settings.

Career pathways

Possible future job titles

Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach (at amateur and elite level)

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
    Students interested in completing a PhD in Exercise Science should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
84.4%
Overall satisfaction
77.1%
Skill scale
72.4%
Teaching scale
81.9%
Employed full-time
$101k
Average salary