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:
- 70 cp from Specified Units (Part A);
- 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:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC510 | Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation | 10 | |
| EXSC512 | Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings | 10 | |
| EXSC513 | Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport | 10 | |
| EXSC650 | Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance | 10 | |
| EXSC651 | Sports Injury Prevention | 10 | |
| EXSC652 | Contemporary Issues in Sports Science | 10 | EXSC652 is delivered in intensive, on-campus (attendance) mode |
| EXSC668 | Performance Nutrition | 10 |
Part B : Electives*
Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC514 | Sports Analytics and Visualisation | 10 | |
| EXSC515 | Exercise Prescription for Sports Injury Management Across the Lifespan | 10 | |
| EXSC653 | Project Design for High Performance Sport | 10 | |
| EXSC658 | Performing Under Pressure | 10 | |
| EXSC659 | Athlete Development: Strategies, Capabilities and Wellbeing | 10 | |
| EXSC669 | Exercise Rehabilitation for Return to Sports Performance | 10 | |
| EXSC670 | Team Dynamics | 10 | EXSC670 is delivered in intensive, on-campus (attendance) mode. |
| EXSC671 | The Business of High Performance Sport | 10 | |
| EXSC672 | Theoretical Foundations of Performance Analysis | 10 | |
| EXSC674 | Contemporary Practice in Strength and Conditioning | 10 | |
| EXSC675 | International Experience in High Performance Sport | 10 | EXSC675 is delivered off-shore in intensive attendance mode |
Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.