Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport (ACU Online)
GradDipHighPerfSport
Credit points
80
Minimum duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
ACU Online
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.
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:
Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport
Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics
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 (30 cp RPL);
Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries (40 cp RPL);
Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics (30 cp RPL).
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
60 cp from Specified Units (Part A);
20 cp from Elective Units (Part B).
Exit points
A student who has completed 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, including EXSC510 and EXSC513, may exit with the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport.
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.
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.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab for details as to electives offered and availability.
* Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator
Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.
Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.
Commencing ACU Term 1 - Part Time
Students may commence the Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport throughout the year.
Students who commence in ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4 or studying out of sequence, should contact the Course Coordinator to confirm course map.
See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. Please refer to your Course Enrolment Guide for details.
10 cp
All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab for details as to electives offered and availability.
* Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator
Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.
Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.
Commencing ACU Term 3 (Mid-Year) - Full Time
Students may commence the Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport throughout the year.
Students who commence in ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4 or studying out of sequence, should contact the Course Coordinator to confirm course map.
See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. Please refer to your Course Enrolment Guide for details.
10 cp
All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab for details as to electives offered and availability.
* Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator
Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.
Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.
Commencing ACU Term 3 (Mid-Year) - Part Time
Students may commence the Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport throughout the year.
Students who commence in ACU Term 2 and ACU Term 4 or studying out of sequence, should contact the Course Coordinator to confirm course map.
All units are delivered in Online Unscheduled mode.
Elective unit options may be available in other ACU terms. See Elective list on the Course Enrolment Guide Unit Offering Tab for details as to electives offered and availability.
* Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator
Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit.
Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.
