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Degree overview
Build your knowledge and skills in the exercise management of chronic disease conditions.
This program is designed for graduates working in related fields such as Physiotherapy, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, and Nutrition and Dietetics. You will develop knowledge and skills in the exercise prescription and management of chronic health disease conditions.
The program is designed to be flexible. The majority of courses are delivered online or in a blended learning format.
You can achieve your graduate diploma at a time that suits you. You can also use this qualification for professional development.
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Career opportunities
Graduates develop skills and practical experience in exercise and chronic condition management.
Graduates may find themselves working in areas such as:
- Public and private health organisations
- Aged care
- Private practice
- 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, this qualification can be used 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.
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What you will study
Graduates are equipped with skills in exercise prescription, pathophysiology and human behaviour change. You will learn the critical problem-solving skills required for the management and treatment of chronic disease conditions.
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.
Student experience
Student experience
Where can a Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management take you? 1:32
Meet Associate Lecturer Kristie Sheridan and hear first-hand why you should choose to study the Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Chronic Disease Management at the University of Newcastle.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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