Postgraduate Diploma in Exercise Medicine is a specialized, interdisciplinary program designed to provide healthcare professionals, exercise scientists, physiotherapists, athletic trainers, physicians, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, or other related professionals with advanced knowledge, skills, competencies, and clinical experiences in the field of exercise medicine. This program integrates theoretical foundations, evidence-based practices, research methodologies, clinical applications, and professional development to prepare graduates for diverse, rewarding, and impactful roles within healthcare, sports medicine, rehabilitation, wellness, preventive care, chronic disease management, fitness, performance enhancement, or related domains.
Program Overview:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Exercise Medicine typically encompasses comprehensive coursework, practical training, clinical practicum, research projects, seminars, workshops, internships, or other academic, professional, or clinical activities focusing on:
- Foundations of Exercise Medicine: Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, metabolism, genetics, epidemiology, pathophysiology, or related sciences underlying the effects, mechanisms, interactions, adaptations, or applications of exercise, physical activity, movement, or lifestyle interventions on health, wellness, disease, function, performance, or quality of life across diverse populations, conditions, or settings.
- Clinical Assessment and Prescription: Evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, or prescription of exercise, physical activity, movement, or lifestyle interventions tailored to individualized needs, goals, preferences, conditions, limitations, contraindications, or considerations within healthcare, sports medicine, rehabilitation, wellness, preventive care, chronic disease management, fitness, performance enhancement, or related contexts.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Application, integration, interpretation, dissemination, or utilization of scientific evidence, research findings, guidelines, recommendations, protocols, or best practices in exercise medicine, sports science, rehabilitation, healthcare, or related disciplines to inform decision-making, planning, implementation, evaluation, or improvement of interventions, programs, policies, or outcomes within diverse settings, populations, conditions, communities, or societies globally.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration, communication, coordination, or teamwork with multidisciplinary teams, professionals, stakeholders, organizations, agencies, or communities to address complex, multifaceted, or integrated needs, challenges, opportunities, solutions, innovations, or advancements within exercise medicine, healthcare, sports medicine, wellness, or related sectors.
Course Duration: 1 Year ( 2 Semester)
Certificate: SunRise University, Alwar Rajasthan
Program Contents
1st Semester
- PGDEM101: Advanced Exercise Physiology: In-depth study of the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise, including topics such as cardiorespiratory physiology, muscular physiology, metabolism, and endocrine responses.
- PGDEM102: Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription: Advanced knowledge and practical skills related to conducting and interpreting various exercise tests and assessments, as well as designing exercise programs for individuals with different health conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary disorders, metabolic disorders, and orthopedic conditions.
- PGDEM103: Exercise Rehabilitation: Advanced principles and techniques for using exercise as a rehabilitation tool, including post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic conditions. This may involve therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other rehabilitation modalities.
- PGDEM104: Exercise and Chronic Disease Management: In-depth exploration of the role of exercise in managing chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases, cancer, and neurological conditions. This may include studying the effects of exercise on disease progression, symptom management, and overall health outcomes.
- PGDEM105: Exercise Psychology and Behavior Change: Advanced understanding of psychological factors influencing exercise behavior, motivation, adherence, and behavior change strategies. This may involve studying theories of behavior change, counseling techniques, and psychological interventions to promote exercise participation.
2nd Semester
- PGDEM106: Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice: Advanced research methodologies, statistical analysis, and critical appraisal of scientific literature related to exercise medicine. This may involve designing research studies, analyzing data, and applying evidence based principles in exercise prescription and interventions.
- PGDEM107: Special Populations and Adapted Exercise: Advanced knowledge and skills for working with special populations such as older adults, pregnant women, children, individuals with disabilities, and those with specific medical conditions. This may involve studying the unique considerations and adaptations required for these populations.
- PGDEM108: Sports Performance and High-Performance Training: Advanced principles of exercise training, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery for athletes and individuals involved in sports and high performance activities.
- PGDEM109: Professional Practice and Ethics: Ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and professional standards related to the practice of exercise medicine. This may involve studying professional codes of conduct, patient privacy and confidentiality, and communication skills.
- PGDEM110: Elective Courses and Practical Experience: Some programs may offer elective courses or opportunities for practical experience in specific areas of interest, such as sports nutrition, exercise in aging populations, exercise for mental health, or research projects.
About University
Sun Rise University (SRU) is a seat of global learning that offers rich opportunities for innovative teaching-learning, creativity and research across disciplines. It aims to bring about transformation of society through value based education, man-making and nation-building by blending the dual identities of a technology and research-based university with a Liberal Arts institution. SRU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Established by the Sunrise Integrated Educational Trust in the state of Rajasthan [under Act No. 25 of the Rajasthan Private Universities Act 2011], SRU provides students not only ‘education for living and livelihood’ but also ‘education for life’ and empowers learners with a fundamental foundation in leadership and professional skills to face the challenges of the new liberalized global economy. Situated amidst a sprawling, picturesque campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure on the Ding-Bharatpur Road in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, SRU offers a wide range of innovative graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across a plethora of disciplines that are based on the best education practices of some of the leading universities of the world. These are greatly facilitated by the strong industry-academia linkages, already established by the existing of higher learning in all disciplines being offered by the University.
Document Required: (all document should be in color copies)
- University Admission Form Click Here Download and email to [email protected]
- Color Passport size photo (JPG)
- 10th / Secondary Certificate (PDF)
- 10+2 / Senior Secondary Certificate (PDF)
- Graduation Certificate (Marksheet and Degree) (PDF )
- Migration Certificate
- Other Certificates (if available)
Semester Exam
- June – July
- December – Jan
Admission procedure
- Verify all required documents
- Once your documents verified, CNES Fitness Academy will issue an invoice of Application Fee
- Share your payment screenshot to [email protected]
- CNES Fitness Academy will share your payment receipt which as consider admission confirmation.