GradDipHighPerfSport

Credit points

80

Minimum duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Online

Note:

Online (with an on-campus intensive component at Melbourne campus or offshore by arrangement)


EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

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:

a) Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport

b) Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis

c) Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership; or

d) 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.


NOTE: Applicants having completed the following ACU Graduate Certificates will be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL):

  • Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport (40 cp RPL);
  • Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis (20 cp RPL);
  • Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership (20 cp RPL);
  • Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries (30 cp RPL).

Disclaimer :The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:

  1. 70 cp from Specified Units (Part A);
  2. 10 cp from Elective Units (Part B).

Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

Part A : Coursework Units

Complete exactly 70 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
EXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation10
EXSC512Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings10
EXSC513Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport10
EXSC650Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance10
EXSC651Sports Injury Prevention10
EXSC652Contemporary Issues in Sports Science10EXSC652 is delivered in intensive, on-campus (attendance) mode
EXSC668Performance Nutrition10


Part B : Electives*

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
EXSC514Sports Analytics and Visualisation10
EXSC515Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan10
EXSC653Project Design for High Performance Sport10
EXSC658Performing Under Pressure10
EXSC659Athlete Development: Strategies, Capabilities and Wellbeing10
EXSC669Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance10
EXSC670Team Dynamics10EXSC670 is delivered in intensive, on-campus (attendance) mode.
EXSC671The Business of High Performance Sport10
EXSC672Theoretical Foundations of Performance Analysis10
EXSC674Contemporary Practice in Strength and Conditioning10
EXSC675International Experience in High Performance Sport10EXSC675 is delivered off-shore in intensive attendance mode

Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

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