Graduate Diploma
The Bond University Graduate Diploma in Sports Science is designed to develop knowledge and skills relating to strength and conditioning and high performance science of elite athletes. The program is suitable for graduates in exercise and sports science aspiring for a career in high performance sport, or for established professionals such as domestic and international strength and conditioning coaches, or high performance managers who seek professional updates. Placing a strong emphasis on comprehensive practical experience, the program provides exposure to authentic high performance sports science. The Graduate Diploma is delivered at the world-class Bond Institute of Health and Sport where you will gain exceptional, high-quality practical experience in our high performance gym and sports science research laboratories. You will have access to specialised technology used in research to deliver a wide range of athlete testing and performance analysis. These facilities provide sports science testing and training services to a variety of elite and sub-elite athletes, providing an exceptional learning experience. The Graduate Diploma provides a unique pathway to progress into the Master of Sports Science which is comprised of a two semester full-time professional internship under the mentorship of a sports scientist plus an aligned research project. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma are credited to the Master program.
The Bond University Graduate Diploma in Sports Science is designed to develop knowledge and skills relating to strength and conditioning and high performance science of elite athletes.
The program is suitable for graduates in exercise and sports science aspiring for a career in high performance sport, or for established professionals such as domestic and international strength and conditioning coaches, or high performance managers who seek professional updates.
Placing a strong emphasis on comprehensive practical experience, the program provides exposure to authentic high performance sports science. The Graduate Diploma is delivered at the world-class Bond Institute of Health and Sport where you will gain exceptional, high-quality practical experience in our high performance gym and sports science research laboratories. You will have access to specialised technology used in research to deliver a wide range of athlete testing and performance analysis. These facilities provide sports science testing and training services to a variety of elite and sub-elite athletes, providing an exceptional learning experience.
The Graduate Diploma provides a unique pathway to progress into the Master of Sports Science which is comprised of a two semester full-time professional internship under the mentorship of a sports scientist plus an aligned research project. Subjects completed in the Graduate Diploma are credited to the Master program.
This program will not be taking new students. The following information is being retained for students currently enrolled in the program.
You must complete all of the following subjects:
Semester 1
Semester 2
*Subject names and structure may change
Recommended Study StructurePlease visit Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.
Teaching MethodologyThe Graduate Diploma in Sports Science uses a teaching methodology that involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, and laboratory work. Examination formats may include objective structure practical examinations, theory papers, assignments and oral presentations.