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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

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Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science

  • Diploma

The Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science will give you the experience and qualification to fast-track your career in the fitness and sports industry. This course will enhance your experience, knowledge and skills to secure a position in the sporting industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
YESS01
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

The Diploma of Exercise and Sport Science will give you the experience and qualification to fast-track your career in the fitness and sports industry. This course will enhance your experience, knowledge and skills to secure a position in the sporting industry.

This flexible course allows you to study when it suits you with both on-campus or online study options available.

On completion of the course you may also continue with further studies to the Associate Degree of Exercise and Sports Science or the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science gaining credit for units already completed.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
    ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
    ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    ~Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    ~School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Casuarina

Casuarina

Online

What you will learn

The course consists of core and specialist elective units. The course can be completed part-time or full-time and is nested with the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. The course can be completed online and/or face to face, with opportunities to participate within your local networks or communities throughout your study, specifically coaching environments.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
73.5%
Overall satisfaction
82.4%
Skill scale
70.6%
Teaching scale
64.7%
Employed full-time