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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Medicine


General information

This 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, and community health care professionals.
Entry is open to graduates with a relevant pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
Applications will be accepted up to 24 November 2000. Late applications may be accepted, subject to available course places - applicants should check with Dr Robert Griffiths for availability.
Mid-year enrolments are also accepted.

Course structure

The course is conducted over 12 or 24 months part-time or six months full-time. The course is conducted entirely by distance education. No attendance is required.

Subjects

Assessment

Journal submission, discussion papers and assessable questions.

Inquiries

For more detailed information, contact Dr Robert Griffiths, Exercise Medicine, IRD Level 5, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168. Telephone (03) 9594 5476 or (03) 9594 5700.

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