Bachelor of High Performance Sport
Australian Catholic University
CRICOS provider number: 00004G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12008
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
Students commencing this program in semester 1 are able to accelerate their studies in order to complete the course in 2.5 years.
About
The Bachelor of High Performance Sport provides an extensive knowledge and skills base relevant to human performance from the physiological, psychological, bio-mechanical and nutritional perspectives. Students will gain the skills to optimize sports performance through analysis, exercise programming, and the strength and conditioning of athletes. Students will also learn to design and deliver programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury and illness.
Areas of study
Coaching, exercise, sports science.
Career opportunities
Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments; high performance sport organisations; sports institutes; corporate fitness; strength and conditioning coach; sports or exercise scientist; performance or data analyst; rehabilitation or sports coach; fitness adviser; sports science manager; health and fitness consultant; physical activity officer.
Professional recognition
This course is fully accredited with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) on the ‘Exercise Science’ level from 2021 to 2025. Graduates can apply for Level 2 accreditation with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) upon completion of appropriate coaching hours and other ASCA required documentation.
Practical experience
Up to 200 hours of professional experience are undertaken. Before students begin professional experience for this course, they should review the mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found via the ACU Work Integrated Learning Search tool.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship within a high performance setting.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Students must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: English Standard (Band 3).
Recommended studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), any 2 units of mathematics or one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Read more about admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
Other applicants
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
Australian Catholic University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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