Australian Catholic University
Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport develops your knowledge, understanding and skills needed to enhance the conditioning of high performance athletes.
You'll build strategies to optimise individual and team performances, 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.
The 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.
In Australia, there are employment opportunities in professional and semi-professional sporting teams, Australian and state institutes of sport, academies of sport, and other sporting organisations. These opportunities extend to the international market.
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.
a. Hold a Bachelor degree or higher in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement or a related discipline AND have evidence of relevant industry experience; AND submit a supporting professional referee’s report regarding suitability for this postgraduate program and/or experience in the industry; OR
b. Hold a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Human Movement or a related discipline, with a grade point average of at least 4.8 on the ACU 7 point scale; AND submit a supporting professional referee's report regarding suitability for this postgraduate program and/or experience in the industry; OR
c. have completed one of the following ACU degrees:
- Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport
- Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
NOTE: Applicants having completed a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related allied health discipline will be considered, dependent on specific qualifications and evidence of industry experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$23,642
$23,642
$23,642
$23,642
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport will prepare you for the following roles.
Performance Analyst
A Performance Analyst examines business processes and develops strategies to improve performance. You might look at ways to improve efficiency or i...
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...
High Performance Coach
A High Performance Coach provides specialised training for sportspeople and teams. You might develop techniques for improving individual performanc...
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