Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)
Online, Australia
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
AUD 33,450
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This coursework Masters degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU) lets sports science and related graduates pursue advanced study to enhance their skills in strength and conditioning, athlete development, performance analysis and training design. ECU is a public university in Western Australia with over 30,000 students and an international cohort from 100+ countries; you're likely to access strong teaching, skills development and student support.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in applied strength and conditioning, coaching and fitness industries as Personal Trainer, Sports Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach (amateur and elite), or as performance analyst, rehabilitation consultant or high-performance support specialist.
This coursework degree provides sports science or related graduates an opportunity for advanced study and to enhance their training in the field of strength and conditioning.
Year 1 - Semester 1
- Research and Computer Methods in Strength and Conditioning
- Strength and Conditioning 1 - Physiology
- Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning
Year 1 - Semester 2
- Advanced Resistance Training
- Strength and Conditioning - Practicum
- Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes
Year 2 - Semester 1
- Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
- Periodisation: Theory and Methodology of Training
- Monitoring Training and Performance
- Critically appraise a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of exercise science strength and conditioning.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate athlete performance and apply knowledge in complex physical training situations.
- Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute an industry-specific journal article.
- Apply communication and collaboration skills to complex physiological concepts and implement in applied sport science settings.
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Coach (at amateur and elite level)