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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Medicine


General information

Course code: 2871 Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Full-fee-paying course: $5000 (Australian residents); $7500 (international students) No attendance is required

Aims

The course is designed to provide training in the health benefits and risks of exercise for all sectors of the population. The course meets the educational needs of many groups of professional people who are in a position to prescribe scientifically validated exercise techniques for health benefit across the community These include general practitioners, nurses, occupational therapists, exercise scientists, physical education teachers, professional physical training instructors, community health care professionals.

Entry requirements

Entry will be open to graduates with a relevant pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Course structure

The course is conducted over 12 months or 24 months part-time or six months full-time. The course is conducted entirely by distance education.

Major studies

Assessment

Journal submission, discussion papers and assessable questions.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact Dr Robert Griffiths, Exercise Medicine, IRD Level 5, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, 3168, telephone (03) 9594 5476 or (03) 9594 5700 or email robert.griffiths@med.monash.edu.au

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to Dr Robert Griffiths, Exercise Medicine, IRD Level 5, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, 3168. Applications will be accepted after 25 September 2000 and up until 24 November 2000. Late applications may be accepted, subject to available course places. Applicants should check with Dr Griffiths for availability. Mid-year enrolments will also be accepted.

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