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Study Plan

This Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester. Please refer to program requirements and notes

Full-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses (4)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU603 Functional Anatomy
EDU342 Introduction to Sports Medicine
EDU604 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
EDU614 Biomechanics I

Plus select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU602 Exercise Physiology I
EDU641 Sport and Exercise Psychology
Final study period
Required courses (4)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU340 Motor Control and Learning
EDU652 Exercise Science Professional Practicum
EDU615 Clinical Skills for Exercise Physiology
EDU616 Biomechanics II

Plus select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU602 Exercise Physiology II
EDU641 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
Part-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses (1)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU603 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation

Plus select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU602 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
EDU641 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
Second study period
Required courses (3)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU342 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
EDU604 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
EDU614 Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Practicum I
Third period of entry
Required courses (2)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU340 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation and Mental Health
EDU652 Case Management and Occupational Rehabilitation
Final study period
Required courses (2)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU615 Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Practicum II
EDU616 Quality Learning and Teaching

Plus select 1 course from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
EDU602 Integration Across the Curriculum
EDU641 Classroom Management

Please note:

  • EDU603 is the core introduction course for the Graduate Diploma in Education, students are strongly recommended to enrol during first teaching session of entry.
  • Full time students should enrol into EDU604 and EDU614 consecutively (within the first teaching session) or EDU615 and EDU616 consecutively (within the second teaching session). Full time students in their first teaching session are recommended to enrol into a total of five courses (two of which are 6 units, EDU604 and EDU614 OR EDU615 and EDU616 ) and one course must be a curriculum course EDU342 or EDU652 .
  • All students  should ensure that they are adequately prepared for their teaching practice with sufficient curriculum courses EDU342 or EDU652 . Curriculum courses include development of lesson and unit planning skills that are essential for a successful teaching practice.
  • Part time students must complete all courses within two years.