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Postgraduate ACU-SPL-GCE-2022
Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership
Lead sports organisations to greatness
Sprint towards your future as a leader in professional sport by developing skills in ethics, social responsibility, communication and management. Become a sports professional.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
4
Price
From
$10,500
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 10 Jul 22
- 06 Nov 22
QS RANKING 2022
34
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
Through the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport Leadership, graduates should be able to:
- Relate expert knowledge of the range of professions working in the high performance sport industry, and the contribution an interdisciplinary team brings to the performance of the athlete.
- Demonstrate capacity to work autonomously and ethically, in a way that is respectful of athletes’ dignity and diversity..
- Apply knowledge of the leadership and culture required to promote performance as well as health and wellbeing in the high performance sports environment for both individual and organisational success.
- Interpret the intersections between cultural factors shaping the high performance sport industry and professional behaviours, including with relevance to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples.
- Maximise effective communicationwithin collaborative, multidisciplinary and international and culturally diverse high performance sports settings.
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
Higher education
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; AND
- Submit a proposal alongside their formal application demonstrating evidence of substantial industry relevant experience over a sustained period.
Work and Life
An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
An applicant who has not successfully completed a relevant Bachelor degree (or higher) may apply if they:
- have completed a Bachelor degree in a different discipline AND evidence of relevant industry experience;
OR
- submit a proposal alongside a formal application, demonstrating evidence of substantial relevant industry experience over a sustained period.
English Proficiency Requirements
Students must meet English Language requirements as follows:
- IELTS: Overall score 6.5, Individual score of 6.0 in all test
- PTE: 58 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
- TOEFL: Internet based total of 79: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening
- ACU English Language Test: B (65-74%)
- CAE: Overall CAE of 176, Minimum individual score of 169 in all tests
ACU will consider requests for advanced standing based on prior studies to a maximum equivalence of 2 subjects (20cp).
For further information see https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/credit-and-prior-learning.
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 degree is designed to address these industry demands by developing specialist knowledge and skills for leadership and communication in high performance sport settings. The degree 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 major design feature of the course is primarily online. The course is a pathway into ACU’s Master of High Performance Sport and Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport.
Recommended Study Pattern
Students are required to follow the pattern of subject enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 4 subjects from Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising of:
- 3 subjects from Specified Units; and
- 1 subject from Elective Units (to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator).
Specified Units:
- Leadership and Culture in High Performance Settings
- Athlete Development and Strategies, Capabilities and Wellbeing
- The Business of High Performance Sport
Elective Units (select 1 from):
- Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport
- Project Design for High Performance Sport
- Performing Under Pressure
Award Requirements
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 4 subjects from Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising of:
- 3 subjects from Specified Units; and
- 1 subject from Elective Units (to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator).
Choose your subjects
Electives
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 4 subjects from Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising of:
- 3 subjects from Specified Units; and
- 1 subject from Elective Units (to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator).
Elective Units (Select 1 from the following in consultation with the Course Coordinator):
- Data Analysis and Interpretation for High Performance Sport
- Project Design for High Performance Sport
- Performing Under Pressure
Submission of application form and appropriate supporting documents
Submission of Application to Course Complete form to ACU
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