Postgraduate Diploma in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance
Online Postgraduate Diploma of 800 h in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance. 8 modules with the IOC Consensus Statement on Load and Injury (2016), the IOC Consensus Statement on Injury Registration (2020) and R. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance — studying from New Zealand
Health engineering in New Zealand covers medical devices, biomechanics, rehabilitation technology and occupational safety, with significant activity in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Medsafe regulator within the Ministry of Health oversees medical device approval, and the Accident Compensation Corporation plays a central role in workplace injury prevention and safety. Biomechanics research is supported by university groups and by the country's strong sports science community.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,770 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Will this qualification be recognised by Engineering New Zealand in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers here and runs the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for any purpose is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before relying on it for registration.
Would a biomechanics or wearables background help me find work in New Zealand?
Interest in wearables and workplace safety exists across New Zealand's health technology, rehabilitation, sport science and occupational health sectors. Whether an employer values a SEIUM qualifications depends on the employer's own assessment of your skills and experience. A portfolio of applied projects is often what carries the most weight in hiring decisions.
Can I study this while working full time in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere, including from home, and you do not need a student visa for that. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the epidemiology of sports injuries.
Identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors.
Apply screening tests with validity criteria.
Control the external and internal load of the athlete.
Design evidence-based prevention programmes.
Manage return to play using objective criteria.
Build predictive injury risk models, including their limitations.
Who it's for
- Sports rehabilitator wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- High-performance strength and conditioning coach wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- Injury data analyst wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- Sports physiotherapist wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- Sports science manager wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- Coordinator of sports medical services wishing to specialise in Prevention and Risk Management Programmes in High Performance.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join professional clubs.
What you'll work with
- IOC Consensus Statement on Load and Injury (2016)
- IOC Consensus Statement on Injury Registration (2020)
- Sports Law 39/2022
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR, health data)
- FIFA 11+ injury prevention programme
8 modules · 800 h
1.1IOC consensus definitions of injury1.2Incidence, prevalence and injury burden1.3Injury surveillance systems1.4OSTRC questionnaire on health problems1.5Injuries by sport and position1.6Overuse versus traumatic injuries1.7Sporting and economic cost of injuries1.8TRIPP framework for prevention1.9van Mechelen sequence of prevention model1.10Case study: epidemiological analysis of a football season
2.1Meeuwisse’s dynamic multifactorial model2.2Intrinsic and extrinsic factors2.3Previous injury as a risk factor2.4Strength deficits and asymmetries2.5Mobility and motor control2.6Psychological factors and stress2.7Sleep, nutrition and recovery2.8Competitive calendar and travel2.9Risk in female athletes: ACL and RED-S2.10Practice: risk factor analysis in a squad
3.1Predictive value of screening tests3.2Functional Movement Screen and its evidence3.3Isokinetic strength assessment3.4Jump tests and asymmetries3.5Eccentric hamstring strength: NordBord3.6Adductor and hip assessment3.7Dynamic balance tests: Y-Balance3.8Force-velocity profile3.9Cardiac load assessment and ECG3.10Laboratory: screening battery for a basketball team
4.1External and internal load4.2Session RPE and training load4.3Acute:chronic workload ratio and its criticisms4.4Training monotony and strain4.5GPS data: distances and accelerations4.6Heart rate variability4.7Wellness questionnaires4.8Integration of load data4.9Decision-making with load data4.10Practice: load analysis using GPS data from a season
5.1FIFA 11+ programme5.2Nordic hamstring exercise5.3Copenhagen exercise for adductors5.4Neuromuscular programmes for ACL5.5Strength training as prevention5.6Shoulder pain prevention in throwers5.7Prevention in endurance sports5.8Adherence of players and coaching staff5.9Evidence of programme efficacy5.10Workshop: designing a preventive programme for handball
6.1Shrier’s risk model for decision-making6.2Shared decision-making6.3Return to sport: Ardern’s continuum6.4Discharge criteria after ACL rupture6.5Return after muscle injury6.6Monitoring after return6.7Communication between doctor, strength coach and coach6.8Competitive pressure and conflicts of interest6.9Ethical and legal aspects6.10Case study: a footballer’s return decision before a final
7.1Predictive injury models and their limitations7.2Machine learning with performance data7.3Validation of models in small squads7.4Athlete management systems (AMS)7.5Integration of medical and performance data7.6Protection of athletes’ health data7.7Dashboards for the coaching staff7.8Indicators of programme effectiveness7.9Continuous improvement of the department7.10Practice: risk model using simulated data and temporal validation
8.1Characterisation of the team and sport8.2Baseline epidemiological analysis8.3Design of the screening battery8.4Load control system8.5Preventive exercise programme8.6Return-to-sport protocol8.7Indicators and programme evaluation8.8In-season implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is R, Python (scikit-learn), Catapult OpenField, Smartabase, Kitman Labs, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real pre-season functional screening procedures, GPS and IMU load monitoring, and tracking of return-to-play protocols. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the epidemiology of sports injuries.
Identify intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors.
Apply screening tests with validity criteria.
Control the external and internal load of the athlete.
Design evidence-based prevention programmes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You work with R, Python (scikit-learn), Catapult OpenField, Smartabase and Kitman Labs. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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