Master of High Performance Sport

Course information for - 2023 entry

Study mode
Online
Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fees (first year)*

$22352 Fee-paying

Start dates
ACU Online Term 1 - January, ACU Online Term 2 - April, ACU Online Term 3 - July, ACU Online Term 4 - October

Overview

The Master of High Performance Sport includes relevant, professional practice-related learning, independent research and project work, and an opportunity for an industry-based internship. This degree can also provide you with a pathway into further research study, for example a PhD.

A series of study units focus on the technological advances for athlete monitoring, advanced principles of strength and conditioning, and the relationships between fatigue, adaptation, performance and injury. The application of this knowledge to the planning and delivery of meaningful interventions for athletes to enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness is essential for a professional working in the high performance sport environment. This includes using appropriate techniques of analysis to accurately interpret competition and training information, with advanced information literacy skills to communicate ideas and outcomes.

Course details

Course structure

To complete the Master of High Performance Sport, a student must complete 120 credit points (cp).

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Sample program map

Year - Study periodUnit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC652 Contemporary Issues in Sports Science

EXSC513 Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention

EXSC668 Performance Nutrition

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC512 Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings

EXSC510 Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance

*Elective offering

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC654 Major Research Project (Part A)

20cp

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC654 - Major Research Project (Part A)

continued

20cp

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC655 Major Research Project (Part B)

20cp

OPTION 1

Major Project

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC655 - Major Research Proj (Part B)

continued

20cp

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC652 Contemporary Issues in Sports Science

EXSC513 Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention

EXSC668 Performance Nutrition

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC512 Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings

EXSC510 Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance

*Elective offering

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC656 Minor Project

20cp

*Elective offering

OPTION 2

Minor Project

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC656 - Minor Project

continued

20cp

*Elective offering

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC652 Contemporary Issues in Sports Science

EXSC513 Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention

EXSC668 Performance Nutrition

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC512 Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings

EXSC510 Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance

*Elective offering

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC657 Industry Internship

20CP

*Elective offering

OPTION 3

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC657 - Industry Internship

continued

20cp

*Elective offering

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC652 Contemporary Issues in Sports Science

EXSC513 Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC651 Sports Injury Prevention

EXSC668 Performance Nutrition

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC512 Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings

EXSC510 Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 1

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC650 Fatigue, Recovery, Adaptation and Performance

*Elective offering

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 1

EXSC656 Minor Project

20cp

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 2

EXSC656 - Minor Project

continued

20cp

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 3

EXSC657 Industry Internship

20cp

OPTION 4

Internship

+2 electives

Year 2

ACU ONLINE - Term 4

EXSC657 - Industry Internship

continued

20cp

This is a sample program only and units will vary depending on your campus and mode of study. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.

* Elective units to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

AQF framework

Masters (Coursework) - AQF Level 9

Exit Points

  • A student who has completed 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings may exit with the Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport.
  • 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.

Additional course information

The program structure also provides the opportunity for elective choices to allow students to tailor the degree to their specific needs. This includes the flexibility to elect additional units in research training to provide students with a pathway into future higher degree research, an opportunity for an industry based internship, as well as additional units from fields such as sports science, rehabilitation, psychology, leadership, management and business.

Entry 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

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:

  1. Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport
  2. Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis
  3. Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries
  4. Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport

NOTE: Applicants holding a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related allied health discipline will be considered, dependent upon specific qualifications and evidence of industry experience.

NOTE: Applicants having completed ACU’s Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of 80 credit points.

NOTE: Applicants having completed ACU’s Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport, Graduate Certificate in Performance Analysis, Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries or Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of 40 credit points.

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

English language requirements

Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Further study

The degree is designed with elective options of research training as a pathway to higher degree research, for example, PhD and Masters by research.

Fees

Course costs

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • the number of units studied per semester; 
  • the choice of major or specialisation; and 
  • elective units.

The University reviews fees annually.

A 10% rebate on fees will be offered to domestic ACU graduates (from any faculty) enrolling in full fee-paying postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conditions apply.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support. 

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Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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Applicants for our High Performance Sport courses must also provide a referee report. Your referee can fill out and submit their reference online using the High Performance Sport Referee Report form.

Deferment

Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.

 

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