Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
The Graduate Diploma 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.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.
Structure
80 credit points. The Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport is designed as a program of structured learning that includes relevant professional practice-related learning.
Subjects
- High performance sport
- Sport and exercise science
Standard 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: a) Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sportb) Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysisc) Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership
- Or d) Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports InjuriesNOTE: 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 2023 Admission.
Study pathways
The degree is designed as a pathway into the Master of High Performance Sport.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | International: $23,642 | No |
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Further information
Examples of the types of work settings the course prepares graduates for: Sports scientist; High performance manager; Strength and conditioning coach; Professional coach; Fitness coach; Rehabilitation coach; Football or other sport manager; Performance analyst; Fitness advisor; Sports science manager; Team manager.
