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Course Information

Master of Strength and Conditioning Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2027 : Code U94

The Master of Strength and Conditioning Science is a contemporary coursework degree designed in alignment with international strength and conditioning standards (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association and the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association) to provide advanced, specialised study in the science and practice of strength and conditioning. Aimed at graduates in sports science or related disciplines, the program develops the knowledge, skills, and applied coaching competencies required to enhance athletic performance, through an integration of evidence-based theory, practical application, and emerging performance technologies.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

Online students of this course will be required to attend on-campus activities for SPS6105 which is delivered as a two-week intensive workshop on our Joondalup Campus.

Attendance requirements

Eleven of the twelve units are completed online. SPS6105 is a two-week intensive workshop completed at ECU's Joondalup campus. This unit is completed in the final course stage.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate and apply advanced knowledge of physiology and biomechanics that underpins different performance domains, athletes and sports.
2. Design and implement evidence-based training using programming and periodisation principles to enhance performance across various athlete populations and sporting contexts.
3. Develop innovative tools using data and AI integrated approaches for effective athlete training and development.
4. Apply adaptive coaching strategies with expert judgement, inclusive communication, and ethical professionalism to effectively lead sessions and collaborate with diverse groups of athletes and stakeholders in dynamic performance environments.
5. Synthesise and develop research evidence, fostering innovation while critically engaging with relevant methodologies and technologies to advance professional practice.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

• Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

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 in the Admissions Policy;
• 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

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

Course Duration

• 1 year full-time delivered over 3 trimesters

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

SPSS6105: Students are required to attend an intensive two-week workshop held at the Joondalup campus.

Course Coordinator

Dr Christopher LATELLA

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

* Assessment Unit