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Career outcomes

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

  • sports science
  • sports psychology
  • nutrition and dietetics
  • exercise physiology
  • physiotherapy
  • professional coaching
  • performance analysis
  • fitness coaching
  • high performance activity management
  • strength and conditioning coaching
  • sports medicine and rehabilitation
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About high performance sport

High performance sport is a global, multi-billion-dollar industry employing sports scientists, coaches and managers. Prepare for a career in the sector by gaining skills in sports performance and analysis, interactive technology and data, exercise programming, and athletic strength and conditioning. Learn to design and deliver programs that enhance athletic outcomes, reduce the likelihood of injury and illness, and optimise the performances of individuals and teams.

Bridging the teaching and research nexus

Our academic staff are at the forefront of high performance sport research. Many of our teaching staff are also part of the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre, ensuring you get the most up-to-date information as it’s being discovered.

Evidence-informed practice

Critically appraise scientific evidence to influence the implementation of best practices in your field. Whether optimising physical performance or managing injury risk, you’ll develop the necessary skills to deliver the right outcomes for your clients.

Holistic approach

This field isn’t just about making athletes faster and stronger. When you study high performance sport, you will complete units that encompass key areas in a holistic program, including data analysis, fatigue and recovery, performance nutrition, and leadership and culture.

World leading contributors

Learn from established practitioners and researchers. Our contributors have years of experience working in high performance sport environments across a range of individual and team sports including the AFL, A-League, NRL and Super Rugby, overseas in the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Soccer, College athletic programs, and internationally in the International Cricket Council.

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The Competitive Edge

Find out why working professionals from around the world are choosing to study the Master of High Performance Sport at ACU.

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