Master of Applied Sport Science
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Applied Sport Science |
| Course Map | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019: These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2019: These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2019: Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or 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, or part-time equivalent Trimester 2 commencing students: 1.5 years over 5 consecutive trimesters, or part-time equivalent Trimester 3 commencing students: 1.5 years over 4 consecutive trimesters, or part-time equivalent |
| 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
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
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 through prior formal education and experience. 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
To become an Accredited Sport Scientist (ASpS) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), graduates need to be able to meet the ESSA ASpS requirements Please refer to the ESSA website for more information.
Student may also be eligible to meet the requirements of The International Society of Performance Analysis in Sport as a level 1 Accredited Performance Analyst. Please refer to the ISPAS website for more information.
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.
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).
Course structure
Core units
Year 1 - Trimester 1
| HAI010 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| HSE720 | Athlete and Program Development in High Performance Sport |
| HSE722 | The Scientific Process for Sports Scientists |
| HSE724 | Strength and Conditioning Methods for Athletes ^ |
| HSE726 | Sport Performance Analysis |
Year 1 - Trimester 2
| HSE723 | Data Analysis and Program Evaluation for Sports Scientists + |
| HSE727 | Advanced Sport Performance Analysis + |
| HSE728 | Applied Sport Science Project - Part 1 |
Year 1 - Trimester 3
| HSE721 | High Performance Management in Sport ^ |
| HSE725 | Factors Influencing Training Design for Sport ^+ |
Plus
| HSE729 | Applied Sport Science Project - Part 2 *+ |
Or
| HSE730 | Professional Practice *+ |
* Students will be able to undertake the research pathway with HSE728 and HSE729 OR the professional pathway with HSE728 and HSE730.
^ Unit with on campus intensive activities delivered at Geelong Waurn Ponds.
+ Unit has prerequisite unit/s
Work experience
Work integrated learning
For those enrolled in HSE730 Professional Practice a minimum of 220 hours of practical experience in an exercise and sport science work practicum in the final trimester is required.
You have the opportunity to undertake hands-on experience in a variety of sporting environments. These may vary from local, state or national sporting organisations, elite and semi-elite sporting clubs and state and national institutes of sport. The roles can involve sport science, performance analyst, strength and conditioning, and high performance sport management.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.