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Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)
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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.

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Core skills this course teaches

Multidisciplinary Knowledge of Sport and Exercise Medicine

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

Exercise Prescription Competence

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

About This Course

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.

Course Content

SPME 701 Issues in Sports Medicine

SPME 711 Exercise Prescription

SPME 702 Medical Aspects of Exercise

SPME 703 Sports Nutrition

SPME 704 Health and Human Performance A

SPME 705 Health and Human Performance B

SPME 707 Regional Sports Injury 1

SPME 708 Regional Sports Injury 2

SPME 709 Women in Sport: Health Issues

SPME 710 Sports Ergonomics

PHTY 542 Sports Physiotherapy

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Podiatry, or Sciences) or equivalent qualification

Build towards these roles

Sports Medicine PractitionerTeam Doctor or PhysiotherapistRehabilitation SpecialistExercise Medicine ConsultantSports Nutrition Adviser

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