Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2020 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2020. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	This course is only offered in Cloud (online) mode with on campus intensives
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	H607
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science prepares you to lead and manage high performance teams. Combine training in advanced sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning, and benefit from professional development opportunities that take your career forward.

Want the career benefits of postgraduate study without having to commit to a longer degree?

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science is designed for busy professionals looking to progress their career in the sport science industry. You can study while you work and complete your degree online in just 1 year (full time).

The course prepares you for both the technical and managerial aspects of high performance sport. Build specialised skills in sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning; and complement these skills by boosting your management capabilities through studies in leadership, culture development and continuous improvement. These management skills don’t just make you more employable, they give you a recipe for team success and allow you to develop your support staff, as well as your athletes.

The curriculum is underpinned by science and research – just one of the reasons why Deakin has been the number one sport science school in Australia for three years running*. You’ll graduate with the ability to critically evaluate and apply research to make confident, evidence-based decisions in your role. Better still, you’ll have direct access to academics with expertise in a broad range of sport science fields. This includes specialist researchers within Deakin’s multidisciplinary Centre for Sport Research (CSR) and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). Draw on their professional experiences when solving complex sport science problems and leverage their industry connections to start forming your own.

The course is made up of eight of the 10 units from Deakin’s Master of Applied Sport Science:

Athlete and Program Development in High Performance Sport
High Performance Management in Sport
The Scientific Processes for Sports Scientists
Data Analysis and Program Evaluation for Sports Scientists
Strength and Conditioning Methods for Athletes
Factors Influencing Training Design for Sport
Sport Performance Analysis
Advanced Sport Performance Analysis

After completing this course, you may wish to enhance your credentials further by articulating into the Master of Applied Sport Science.

*Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2018

Indicative student workload

As a student in a Cloud (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 classes, seminars, practicals, placements and online interaction via CoudDeakin. 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.

Professional recognition

While this course is not accredited by a professional body, graduates may be eligible to apply for individual accreditation with relevant industry bodies including but not limited to:

Exercise and Sport Science Australia
International Society of Performance Analysis in Sport

Career opportunities

The course prepares you for career growth in the industry. Graduate with a sought-after combination of sport science and managerial skills that set you up for success in roles such as:

high performance manager
sport performance analyst

If you are looking to pursue further study, you may wish to articulate into the Master of Applied Sport Science after completing this course.

Participation requirements

HSE721, HSE724, HSE725 and HSE726 require attendance at a week-long intensive on the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus.

Pathways

Depending on other professional accreditation, graduates could work as a strength and conditioning coach, sport performance analyst, a sport scientist or sport performance manager.

Alternative Exits

Depending on the units completed, students can exit the course with the following qualifications:

H507 Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science

H513 Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning

H514 Graduate Certificate of Sport Performance Analysis

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science students must attain 8 credit points comprising 8 credit-point core units. There are no elective units.

All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.