Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning 1

SCOND6003 Professional Practice in Strength and Conditioning 1

This course is designed to enable students to understand the role of the strength and conditioning (S&C) coach through observation of industry programs. The desired attributes of a successful S&C coach will be highlighted though observation of a coach in action. Students will work under the supervision of a practicing S&C coach to gain vital practical coaching experience. This will assist in the development of coaching skills, and will contribute to the experience required for accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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