Graduate Diploma of Exercise and Chronic Disease Management

University of Newcastle

Overview

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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Exercise and Chronic Disease Management program at the University of Newcastle 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.