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Duration1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.1 year full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face
Start datesSemester 1 (26 Feb 2024),
Semester 1 (26 Feb 2024),
FeesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 37,080 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code40244
Study Exercise and Chronic Disease Management
The Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management at the University of Newcastle has been designed for graduates working in related fields such as Physiotherapy, Medicine, Occupational Therapy as well as Nutrition and Dietetics, who wish to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in the management of chronic disease conditions.
Why study with us?
- ERA 5, well above world standards for Human Movement and Sports Science research. *
- Designed for a range of health graduates seeking to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in combining exercise prescription and delivery in the management of chronic disease conditions.
- Flexible study options – the majority of courses in this program are delivered fully online or in a blended learning format to encourage active learning and allow you to achieve your Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management at a time that suits you.
- Diversify your Allied Health Experience - Utilise this qualification for professional development or to explore entry into other career pathway programs.
- 86.3% of our students rated learning resources and facilities positively. **
* Excellence in Research for Australia 2018
** Student Experience Survey 2019 and 2020 - Health Services and Support
Where can a Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management take you?
World top 100
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for Sports related subjects
$1938
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median weekly income for Health Diagnostic & Promotion Professionals before tax
What you will study
Students will be equipped with fundamental skills in exercise prescription, pathophysiology and human behaviour change as well as critical problem-solving skills required for the management and treatment of a broad array of chronic disease conditions through exercise.
Your core studies will focus on the following areas:
- Exercise assessment and intervention
- Exercise for cardiopulmonary diseases
- Exercise for metabolic and kidney diseases
- Chronic disease management and injury control
- Motivating health behaviour change
Career
Career opportunities
Graduates will develop skills and experience in exercise and chronic condition management which can be applied across public and private health organisations, aged care, private practice and other integrated health care settings.
Graduates of this program are not eligible to apply for accreditation with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Exercise Physiologist, however, you could use this qualification to apply for entry into another career pathway program or for a professional development pathway.
Additional career opportunities include undertaking further research and/or education to further develop professional and advanced clinical skills.
Practical experience
As part of their studies in professional and evidence-based practice, students will have the opportunity to research and critique existing models of health care and the benefits of exercise in a diverse array of advanced industry scenarios.
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Application info
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To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Prior completion of an AQF 7 Bachelor degree (or higher), or equivalent, in a cognate field of study to exercise and sport science.
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
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