The high performance/strength and conditioning field is an active arena where there is consistent need for highly competent coaches. More emphasis is now placed on coaches to have an understanding of the principles of strength and conditioning, performance testing and enhancement, athlete preparation, monitoring and recovery, as well as injury reduction and return to play. Individuals who can work independently and within a multi-discipline group are also sought-after.
To attain the Strength and Conditioning specialisation, students must complete the following:
A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.
'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.
This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):