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Graduate Certificate in Exercise Medicine


General Information

Course code: 2871 + Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development, 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 scientifically-validated and clinically-relevant health benefits and risks of exercise for all sectors of the population. It is designed for those professionals in the community who are best placed to prescribe exercise for health purposes. These include general practitioners, nurses, exercise scientists, physical education teachers, professional physical training instructors, physiotherapists and pharmacists.

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 entirely via off-campus learning over one or two years part-time or six months full-time.

Major studies

Assessment

Assessment consists of journal submission, discussion papers and assessable questions.

Further information

For more information, contact Dr Robert Griffiths, Exercise Medicine, MIRD, Level 5, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 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, MIRD, Level 5, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168. Applications will be accepted up until 22 November 2002 for first-round offers. 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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