This Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science is intended to expand the exercise science knowledge base of exercise professionals and to move them towards the development of foundational competence. This implies that the learner will develop an understanding of the knowledge and thinking which underpins actions to be taken and which, in turn, will lead towards the development of principled, flexible thinking, thereby increasing the capacity to generate new knowledge.
The qualifying learner will be capable of: Demonstrating a sound foundation of knowledge and skills through the study of the latest strength and conditioning research. Applying practical skills in the principles, methods and tracking of health related training and safety. Demonstrating the development of enhanced reflexive skills acquired through the reading of relevant research material and contributing to the writing of scientific articles.