Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science |
| Deakin course code | H507 |
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2017 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only. This course is only offered Online with on campus intensives. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
| Supplementary Information | This course is an exit point only from H707 Master of Applied Sport Science |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Sport Science is designed as an exit point option from the Master of Applied Sport Science. The Graduate Certificate requires the student to undertake two core units in high performance management in sport and a two unit elective stream in either strength and conditioning, sport performance analysis or scientific methods and design for sport scientists. The core units plus the elective stream will prepare the student to work in specific areas of the sport science industry.
Indicative student workload
As a student in an online course with on campus intensives in some units in the Faculty of Health you will be expected to spend at least 11-13 hours per unit every week participating in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, practicals, placements and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time. Teaching, placements and assessment tasks may take place outside of Deakin University teaching periods.
The core units and the strength and conditioning stream both require attendance at a 5 day practical intensive in Trimester 1 and Trimester 3.
Pathways
Depending on the elective stream chosen and other professional accreditation, graduates could work as a strength and conditioning coach, sport performance analyst, a sport scientist or sport performance manager.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 2 credit points of core units
- 2 credit points of course electives.
Most units are equal to one credit point. Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Core units
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) |
| HSE720 | Athlete Development and Performance Management |
| HSE721 | Management and Leadership in High Performance Sport |
and 2 elective units, either
| HSE724 | Strength and Conditioning for High Performing Athletes |
and
| HSE725 | Advanced Training Design for Sport |
OR
| HSE726 | Notational Analysis of Sport Performance |
and
| HSE727 | Time and Motion Analysis of Sport Performance |
OR
| HSE732 | Evidence-Based Practice and Program Evaluation in Sport Science |
and
| HSE738 | Professional Issues in Sport Science |
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.