Bachelor of High Performance Sport

Course Details

At the heart of high performance sport is the conditioning of the athlete, with the aim of optimising individual and team performance and keeping them at the top of their game. You will gain skills in sports performance and analysis, exercise programming, and strength and conditioning of athletes. You will learn to design and deliver programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: 240 credit points. Students must complete 200 hours of appropriate professional experience (practicum), with accurate record-keeping, as part of course accreditation requirements.As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements). As part of your enrolment, you must complete the Faculty of Health Sciences pre-placement requirements. To ensure you meet these requirements you need to start as soon as possible. Visit ACU's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) website to view your Pre-Placement Requirements checklist.

Examples of the work and settings the course prepares graduates for: Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments; High performance sport organisations; Sports institutes and academies; Corporate fitness; Strength and conditioning coach; Sports scientist; Exercise scientist; Performance analyst; Data analyst; Rehabilitation coach; Fitness advisor; Sports coach; Sports science manager; Health and fitness consultant; Physical activity officer.