Sport & Recreation
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) postgraduate diploma for health care professionals wishing to advance knowledge and skills in sport and exercise medicine through a multidisciplinary approach.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop a robust, multidisciplinary understanding of sport and exercise medicine, integrating academic and clinical perspectives.

Gain advanced skills in prescribing exercise programmes for diverse populations and health needs.

Acquire skills to assess, manage, and prevent a broad range of sports injuries.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences who wish to gain further academic and clinical training in sports and exercise medicine. The multidisciplinary programme offers advanced study in sports injury, exercise prescription, sports nutrition, and health and human performance. Available on campus and via distance learning through the Department of Medicine at the University of Otago.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Podiatry, or Sciences) or equivalent qualification

Sport and Recreation
Health
Medicine
Allied Health

Sports Medicine Practitioner
Team Doctor or Physiotherapist
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Otago University
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) postgraduate diploma for health care professionals wishing to advance knowledge and skills in sport and exercise medicine through a multidisciplinary approach.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Dunedin, Dunedin
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop a robust, multidisciplinary understanding of sport and exercise medicine, integrating academic and clinical perspectives.

Gain advanced skills in prescribing exercise programmes for diverse populations and health needs.

Acquire skills to assess, manage, and prevent a broad range of sports injuries.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences who wish to gain further academic and clinical training in sports and exercise medicine. The multidisciplinary programme offers advanced study in sports injury, exercise prescription, sports nutrition, and health and human performance. Available on campus and via distance learning through the Department of Medicine at the University of Otago.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Podiatry, or Sciences) or equivalent qualification

Sport and Recreation
Health
Medicine
Allied Health

Sports Medicine Practitioner
Team Doctor or Physiotherapist
Relevant work experience in a health care profession
Rehabilitation Specialist
Exercise Medicine Consultant
Sports Nutrition Adviser
Relevant work experience in a health care profession
Rehabilitation Specialist
Exercise Medicine Consultant
Sports Nutrition Adviser