Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Gain specialised skills to prevent injury, support recovery and design safe, effective programs that keep active individuals performing at their best. 

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries will allow you to develop specialised skills in the prevention and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, assist individuals with pre-existing conditions to remain active or assist individuals to return to sports performance. This graduate certificate provides you with specialist knowledge and skills in biomechanics, metabolic and physiological and psychosocial aspects of the person to develop programmes and strategies for the enhancement and improved performance of active individuals to prevent potential injury or to support recovery in those who may have activity restrictions due to injury or disease limitations. The course integrates this specialist knowledge and skill to develop safe and effective exercise prescriptions and interventions.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,505.50
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
1st February, 2027
26th April, 2027
19th July, 2027
11th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries, you must complete 40 credit points. 

  • Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan
  • Sports Injury Prevention
  • Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree (or higher), normally in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Kinesiology or a related discipline.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $3,505.50 (average per 10-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $14,022
Indicative full-course fee: $14,022

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 40 credit point (4 units) course structure completed over 0.5 years.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.