GradCertHighPerfSport

Credit points

40

Minimum duration

0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • ACU Online

Note:

Available to international students not seeking to study on a Student Visa.


EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a 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.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in 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;

OR

b. hold a Bachelor degree or higher AND have evidence of relevant industry experience.

OR

c. submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 20 cp of Specified Units and 20 cp of Elective Units.

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. Schedule of Unit Offerings.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation10 CP
  • EXSC513Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport10 CP

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC512Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings10 CP
  • EXSC650Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance10 CP
  • EXSC651Sports Injury Prevention10 CP
  • EXSC652Contemporary Issues in Sports Science10 CP

    Online Intensive over two weeks (recorded)

  • EXSC668Performance Nutrition10 CP

Course map

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Course maps are subject to change. Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Commencing ACU Online Term 1 - Two Terms Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport throughout the year.

  • Specified UnitsEXSC510Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation

    Unit offered ACUO Term 1 and ACUO Term 3

    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsEXSC513Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport

    Unit offered ACUO Term 1 and ACUO Term 3

    10 cp
  • Elective UnitsEXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance OREXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention OREXSC668 Performance Nutrition

    Elective unit options may be available in other ACU Online terms. Please refer to your Course Enrolment Guide for details.

    10 cp
  • Elective UnitsEXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance OREXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention OREXSC668 Performance Nutrition

    Elective unit options may be available in other ACU Online terms. Please refer to your Course Enrolment Guide for details.

    10 cp

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Commencing ACU Online Term 1 - Three Terms Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport throughout the year.

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

Commencing ACU Online Term 1 - Four Terms Option

Students may commence the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport throughout the year.

All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.

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