Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM)

Sport & Recreation

A course by

Otago University

A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) postgraduate diploma for health care professionals wishing to advance knowledge and skills in sport and exercise medicine through a multidisciplinary approach.

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This course starts anytime

(120 Credits)


Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Dunedin, Dunedin

It will take a total of 1 year

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Multidisciplinary Knowledge of Sport and Exercise Medicine

Develop a robust, multidisciplinary understanding of sport and exercise medicine, integrating academic and clinical perspectives.

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Exercise Prescription Competence

Gain advanced skills in prescribing exercise programmes for diverse populations and health needs.

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Sports Injury Assessment and Management

Acquire skills to assess, manage, and prevent a broad range of sports injuries.

What You're Signing Up For

The Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine (PGDipSEM) is designed for graduates in Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, or Sciences who wish to gain further academic and clinical training in sports and exercise medicine. The multidisciplinary programme offers advanced study in sports injury, exercise prescription, sports nutrition, and health and human performance. Available on campus and via distance learning through the Department of Medicine at the University of Otago.

Course Content

  • SPME 701 Issues in Sports Medicine
  • SPME 711 Exercise Prescription
  • SPME 702 Medical Aspects of Exercise
  • SPME 703 Sports Nutrition
  • SPME 704 Health and Human Performance A
  • SPME 705 Health and Human Performance B
  • SPME 707 Regional Sports Injury 1
  • SPME 708 Regional Sports Injury 2
  • SPME 709 Women in Sport: Health Issues
  • SPME 710 Sports Ergonomics
  • PHTY 542 Sports Physiotherapy

What you need to know first

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (Medicine, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, Human Nutrition, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Podiatry, or Sciences) or equivalent qualification

Relevant work experience in a health care profession

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Sport and Recreation

  • Health

  • Medicine

  • Allied Health

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Sports Medicine Practitioner

  • Team Doctor or Physiotherapist

  • Rehabilitation Specialist

  • Exercise Medicine Consultant

  • Sports Nutrition Adviser