The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management has been developed following extensive consultation to provide a post-graduate education that aligns with industry requirements and expectations. It provides students with the opportunity to target specific employment opportunities related to the management of athletes and other participants within sport.
The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management has been developed following extensive consultation to provide a post-graduate education that aligns with industry requirements and expectations. It provides students with the opportunity to target specific employment opportunities related to the management of athletes and other participants within sport.
The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management (GCAWM) provides students with the opportunity to target specific employment opportunities related to the management of athletes and other participants within sport. Target roles include: High Performance Director, Athlete Wellbeing Manager, Player/Coach Development Manager.
The GCAWM has been developed following extensive consultation to provide a post-graduate education that aligns with industry requirements and expectations. Academics teaching on this course combine post-graduate education in a relevant field with extensive experience working in sports. The emphasis is on providing authentic student experience, which equips students with the knowledge and skills to be job ready for a management position in sport.
This course is appropriate for:
The course is designed to accommodate part-time study, with flexibility for students to move between full-time and part-time depending on other commitments.
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In addition, the knowledge and skills developed throughout the Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management will prepare students for the following roles:
3 months on a full time load (4 units in one quadmester of 10 weeks) or the part time equivalent
The units will be delivered online, providing flexibility to tailor your study to your individual timetables. Academics will also be available for one-to-one discussion and support.
The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management can be completed in under three months via full time online study. Part time study is also an option, to assist students balancing work or other commitments.
Each unit will run over a 10 week period (a session). The units are delivered online providing flexibility for you to balance work and study commitments. Academics will also be available for one-to-one discussion and support.
The Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management has been designed as a stand-alone course. However, should a student wish to continue studying, and enroll in the Graduate Diploma of Sport Management, credit would be given for all four units (two as core and two elective units) completed in the Graduate Certificate.

This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.
There are 4 core units in the Graduate Certificate in Athlete Wellbeing and Management course:
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This course is for individuals who are working towards management roles in the sport industry. You will have to meet the following requirements:
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