Australian Catholic University
Master of High Performance Sport
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of High Performance Sport includes relevant, professional practice-related learning, independent research and project work, and an opportunity for an industry-based internship. This degree can also provide you with a pathway into further research study, for example a PhD.
A series of study units focus on the technological advances for athlete monitoring, advanced principles of strength and conditioning, and the relationships between fatigue, adaptation, performance and injury.
The application of this knowledge to the planning and delivery of meaningful interventions for athletes to enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness is essential for a professional working in the high performance sport environment.
This includes using appropriate techniques of analysis to accurately interpret competition and training information, with advanced information literacy skills to communicate ideas and outcomes.
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 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
- 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 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
- Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport
Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and 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.
NOTE: Applicants holding a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related allied health discipline will be considered, dependent upon specific qualifications and evidence of industry experience.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of 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...
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.
