Strength and Conditioning

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5006
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Course ID
203826
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Lewis Ingram
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop and apply advanced knowledge and principles of exercise, strength and conditioning in physiotherapy practice. Current concepts in use of exercise and physical activity for health, well-being and rehabilitation; advanced use of exercise physiology principles for screening, injury prevention and rehabilitation across diverse clinical populations; and advanced use of strength and conditioning principles for optimising physical performance.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the role of exercise/physical activity across the lifespan and in clinical populations
  • Apply advanced knowledge of exercise physiology principles to assess strength and fitness capacity in clients with diverse clinical conditions
  • Apply advanced knowledge of exercise physiology and education principles to design, deliver, monitor and progress an evidence-based, individualized exercise program in clients with diverse clinical conditions
  • Apply advanced knowledge of exercise physiology and education principles and skills to optimise physical performance
  • Recognise the role of the physiotherapist in the health care team and/or with other stakeholders, including identifying the need for appropriate communication with or referral to other professionals.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21350
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 208
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 208
Class number
Class number 21351
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-13
17 Mar - 10 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H1-10
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-13
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-13
Class number
Class number 21352
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C8-23

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH5197 Exercise and Conditioning at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

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Assessment

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