Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe high performance sport industry is a global, multi-billion dollar entity that provides employment opportunities for a range of professions, including sport scientists, coaches and managers.
The Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport aims to help students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to enhance the conditioning of high performance athletes, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance, within the context of a multidisciplinary environment and its culture and leadership structures, and to do so in an ethical manner characterised by a concern for respect, equity and social justice.
Delivery mode
Australian Catholic University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:
- hold a Bachelor degree or higher in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement or a related discipline; OR
- hold a Bachelor degree or higher AND have evidence of relevant industry experience. OR
- submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport will prepare you for the following roles.
Sports Scientist
Sports Scientists provide expert advice to professional athletes and their coaches. They can work in either professional practitioner roles (provid...
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coaches are specialist coaches who help their clients increase physical strength and body condition to improve athletic p...
Performance Analyst
A Performance Analyst examines business processes and develops strategies to improve performance. You might look at ways to improve efficiency or i...
Performance Coach
A Performance Coach works with individuals or teams to enhance their professional skills and overall performance. You might work in corporate setti...
About Australian Catholic University
Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and acting in Truth and Love, Australian Catholic University is committed to the pursuit of knowledge, the dignity of the human person and the common good.
Our mission is at the heart of everything we do at ACU. It guides our approach to learning and teaching, our welcoming and engaging on-campus culture, and our commitment to building a better society by producing graduates willing to invest in this same commitment.
