Overview

• Gain specialised competencies for advanced sports medicine practice
• Graduate with expertise to enhance your professional capabilities in sports organisations
• Meet the requirements for APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist titling

A Master of Sports Medicine allows graduates to enhance their professional practice capability in community and professional sporting organisations. A master's-level qualification is integral to extending your career in sports medicine and is often required for the award of professional specialist titling.

Upon completion of this course, you should have the clinical competencies and specialised skills to practice sports medicine at an advanced level. As a sports medicine practitioner, you will be qualified to provide essential care to athletes of all ages and abilities, including injury prevention, management, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation in various sporting contexts.

Master of Sports Medicine careers

You will graduate with a range of varied career options across numerous sports and exercise settings, including:

• Professional and semi-professional sports teams
• Community sports organisations
• Sports medicine clinics and rehabilitation centres
• Athletic training facilities
• Sports performance centres
• University and college athletic departments

Further study

The Master of Sports Medicine meets the academic requirements for professional specialist titling, positioning you for further career advancement and leadership roles in the field of sports medicine.

APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Titling

The Master of Sports Medicine course is now recognised on the academic pathway for Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Sports and Exercise Titling. Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for the APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist title, representing a highly qualified physiotherapist in the area of sports and exercise medicine.