Considerations in the development of a postgraduate strength and conditioning program: Insights from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume
43
Issue
5
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer / National Strength and Conditioning Association
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
42823
Abstract
Aspiring and established strength and conditioning professionals are increasingly seeking opportunities to further their knowledge to gain a competitive advantage within the highly competitive profession. Postgraduate degree programs in the discipline are therefore becoming a popular option for academic institutions to meet the demands of the workforce and marketplace. The purpose of this article is to bring together experienced practitioners and applied academics to offer considerations for the prospective strength and conditioning postgraduate student. Furthermore, this piece can be considered by academics that are responsible for the development of such programs. Future students are encouraged to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, current and intended career trajectory, and work-life circumstances. Students' needs and wants, industry demands, and teaching and learning processes must be well understood by academics responsible for developing these programs. Finally, factors such as coursework and research content, authentic teaching and learning tasks, professional practice, and accreditation requirements represent key considerations of a successful postgraduate strength and conditioning program.
DOI
10.1519/SSC.0000000000000617
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Comments
James, L. P., Lidums, M., Grant, M., Talpey, S. W., Comfort, P., Suchomel, T. J., . . . Driller, M. W. (2021). Considerations in the development of a postgraduate strength and conditioning program: Insights from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 43(5), 116-122. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000617