Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science |
| Deakin course code | H607 |
| Course credit points | 8 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2025 onwards |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online with on-campus intensives. |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Course map - enrolment planning tool | The course map for students commencing from Trimester 1 2027 will be available soon Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| 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
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Pathways
- Alternative exits
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science prepares you to lead and manage high-performance teams in elite sport. Build advanced expertise in sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning, while developing the leadership and management skills needed to support athletes and performance staff. The course also focuses on culture development and continuous improvement to help drive team success.
Underpinned by world-class research from Deakin’s Centre for Sport Research and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, you’ll learn to critically evaluate evidence and apply sport science insights in professional environments. Designed for busy professionals, the course can be completed online in just one year full-time, allowing you to study while you work. It includes eight units from the Master of Applied Sport Science, with the option to progress to the master’s by completing two additional units.
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 online. 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
We are recognised as an industry provider for the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA).
Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science or Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning, you will meet the theoretical and practical skills gained through HSE724 Strength and Conditioning for High Performing Athletes and HSE725 Advanced Training Design for Sport for Level 2 ASCA accreditation. You would be required to provide ASCA with evidence of an article of publication standard for the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning (JASC), and practical coaching experience, to meet the eligibility requirements for Level 2 accreditation.
For more details and to view the application form, visit ASCA.
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
- sports scientist
- strength and conditioning coach
- rehabilitation coach
- sport performance analyst
Depending on other professional accreditation, graduates could work as a strength and conditioning coach, sport performance analyst, a sport scientist or sport performance manager.
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 have on campus intensives. Intensives are typically delivered up to 5 days.
Domestic students must attend HSE721, HSE724 and HSE725 intensives on-campus at Deakin University. HSE726 can be completed on campus at Deakin University or online.
International students must attend HSE724 and HSE725 intensives on campus at Deakin University, Australia. HSE721 and HSE726 intensives must be completed either on-campus at Deakin University, Australia or online (video conferencing). International students who wish to complete intensives in person please refer to the visa information under 'Additional course information' section.
Pathways
Master of Applied Sport Science (H707)
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science (H507) | |
| Graduate Certificate of Sport Performance Analysis (H514) | |
| Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning (H513) |
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Apply advanced knowledge of sport science to sport performance related problems including key principles, concepts and research strategies. |
| Select and use appropriate modes of communication to transmit evidence based sport science knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences with a view to inform, motivate and effect change at the individual and organisational level. |
| Use digital technologies to locate and disseminate information, ideas and resources related to sport science to specialist and non- specialist audiences. |
| Critically analyse complex theoretical and technical information related to a range of specialised sport science contexts. |
| Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to autonomously analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex sport science problems. |
| Employ high-level personal responsibility, accountability and autonomy to demonstrate expert judgement and adaptability to familiar and emerging challenges confronting sport scientists. |
| Contribute to an interdisciplinary team and establish constructive relationships, with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes and to advance sport science across the broad spectrum of contexts. |
| Engage in professional and ethical practice that demonstrates personal autonomy, awareness of, and adaptability to, diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts in sport sciences. |
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 8 credit points of core units.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
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) |
| HSE070 | Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety (0 credit points) |
| HSE720 | Athlete Development and Performance Management |
| HSE721 | Management and Leadership in High Performance Sport ^ |
| HSE724 | Strength and Conditioning for High Performing Athletes ^ |
| HSE725 | Advanced Training Design for Sport ^ |
| HSE726 | Notational Analysis of Sport Performance ^ |
| HSE727 | Time and Motion Analysis of Sport Performance |
| HSE732 | Evidence-Based Practice and Program Evaluation in Sport Science |
| HSE738 | Professional Issues in Sport Science |
^These units have practical Intensive components. Please refer to ‘Participation requirements’ section for further information.
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
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.