Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance)

Gain expertise that supports your passion for football and take a step towards a sport-science or high-performance career.

VU is a leading sports-education provider. Our Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance) provides a well-rounded education in football-related sports science.

You'll study a range of relevant areas, including:

• current issues and trends in football
• sport integrity and ethics
• interprofessional communication
• athlete monitoring.

Our collaborations with world-class football clubs ensure you learn the latest industry technologies and practices.

Most of the certificate is taught online. There's also one week, intensive, face-to-face teaching in Melbourne.

Successful completion of this course can lead into the Master of Sports Science (Football Performance).

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Sports Science (Football Performance), students will be required to complete 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) consisting of:

• 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) of core units.

Graduates from the Graduate Certificate of Sports Science (Football Performance) will be ready for work in the following roles:

• sports scientist
• performance analyst
• strength and conditioning coach.

Salaries

Sports coaches, instructors and officials earn, on average, A$60,800 (JobOutlook).

Progress to our masters degree to aim for the higher end of the salary scale.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.