Master of Applied Sport Science

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2018 course information
Award granted	Master of Applied Sport Science
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2018. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2018. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser.
Campus	This course is only offered in Cloud (online) mode with on campus intensives
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	Trimester 1 commencing students: 1 year over 3 consecutive trimesters Trimester 2 commencing students: 1.5 years over 5 consecutive trimesters Trimester 3 commencing students: 1.5 years over 4 consecutive trimesters
Deakin course code	H707
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 9.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Applied Sport Science is designed to meet the need for high level sport scientists employed in professional and semi-professional sport and at various institutes of sport. The course is intended to build on prior knowledge and expertise gained at the undergraduate level. This will provide appropriate professional development to underpin career advancement to senior sport scientist positions or transitioning into a sport science research environment.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary to function with a high degree of autonomy, and the knowledge required to implement new initiatives designed to enhance the performance of elite athletes. Master’s graduates will have the skills needed to evaluate such initiatives. Graduates will demonstrate a conceptual understanding that enables the student to critically evaluate current research in Sport Science as well as be able to apply their skills to make a contribution to research in Sport Science.

Graduates will have advanced and integrated knowledge and understanding of sport science. The core units developed specifically for this course will provide a framework by which graduates will develop the skills necessary to integrate the knowledge gained to solve complex and authentic problems drawn from real professional experiences. Assessments will have a strong link to professional practice and emulate work-relevant tasks.

Indicative student workload

As a student in a Cloud (online) course 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 CloudDeakin. 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

After completing this course students may meet most of the requirements for accreditation with:

Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as a level 1 Sport Scientist
The International Society of Performance Analysis in Sport as a level 1 Accredited Performance Analyst

Students will need to contact the organisation/s to enquire about their application requirements and process.

Career opportunities

Sport science related roles (e.g. strength and conditioning, performance analysis) in sports institutes and academies, professional sports teams, and national sporting organisations.
Coaching and management roles in private, performance-based, gyms.
Higher Degree by Research (with appropriate electives)

Participation requirements

HSE720, HSE721, HSE724 and HSE725 require attendance at a week-long intensive on the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check at the comm or other check. Refer the relevant unit guide.

Pathways

Students completing the appropriate elective (HSE729) with the appropriate grade (>70%) will be eligible for entry into higher degree by research (i.e., PhD) studies.

Alternative exits

There are two alternative exit points available from H707 Master of Applied Sport Science:

H507 Graduate Certificate of Applied Sport Science consisting of 4 credit points

H607 Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science consisting of 8 credit points

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 Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Apply expert and integrated knowledge of sport science to sport performance related problems and contribute to the development of new knowledge through use of appropriate research principles and methods of sport sciences.
Communication	Use appropriate modes of communication to interpret, contextualize and transmit evidence based sport science knowledge to specialist and non- specialist audiences. Create, disseminate, and exchange sport science knowledge with a view to inform and effect change at the individual and organisational level.
Digital Literacy	Use digital technologies to effectively locate, use, curate and disseminate information and resources relevant to sport science and to connect, engage and share with professional networks and communities.
Critical thinking	Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in sport science.
Problem Solving	Investigate complex sports science problems and respond effectively using an evidence-based framework and a range of sources to identify and define problems, locate, analyse and organise information, and generate and evaluate practical solutions, contributing new insights or understanding.
Self-management	Employ high level personal responsibility, accountability and autonomy to demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability to new situations and responsibility as a sport scientist. Plan, implement, evaluate and continually adapt strategies to learn and work effectively, autonomously and responsibly.
Teamwork	Establish, contribute to and maintain a key role in collaborative and interdisciplinary relationships, with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes to advance sport sciences across the broad spectrum of contexts.
Global Citizenship	Engage in professional and ethical practice that demonstrates a high level of personal autonomy, awareness of, and adaptability to, diverse social, cultural and environmental contexts in sport sciences.

Course rules

To complete the Master of Applied Sport Science students must attain 12 credit points.