Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00004G
The high performance sport industry is increasingly focused on developing employees and athletes with strong leadership skills and training in ethics and social responsibility. Proposed regulatory changes within the industry may make these skills a necessity.This course is designed to address these industry demands by developing specialist knowledge and skills for leadership and communication in high performance sport settings. The course addresses its curriculum underpinned by dignity, self-worth and respect for others as a nuance to professionalism that makes such professionals more effective and more highly valued leaders.The course targets experienced professionals in the High Performance Sport industry. Given these professionals are working, often in national and international contexts, the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership is designed to accommodate these commitments. Thus, the course is primarily online. The course is a pathway into our Master of High Performance Sport and Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport.
Structure
40 credit points.
Subjects
- High performance sport
- Sport and exercise science
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:have completed a relevant Bachelor degree (or higher)
- OR have completed a Bachelor degree in a different discipline AND evidence of substantial relevant industry experience
- OR submit a proposal alongside their formal application, demonstrating evidence of substantial relevant industry experience.In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator and bound by decisions of the relevant School Committee.*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
Study pathways
The degree is designed as a pathway into ACU's Master of High Performance Sport and Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online | Domestic: $11,176 | No |
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Further information
Examples of potential employment settings include: professional and semi-professional sporting organisations; international high performance sport organisations; national institutes (of sport) network; government and non-government funded sporting programs (e.g. University, Secondary school or post-Secondary school sporting clubs); sport and health based research. Examples of potential employment roles include: high performance manager; sports science manager; professional coach; sports scientist; strength and conditioning coach; fitness coach/advisor.
