
Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science prepares you to lead and manage high performance teams. Combine training in advanced sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning, and benefit from professional development opportunities that take your career forward. Want the career benefits of postgraduate study without having to commit to a longer degree? The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science is designed for busy professionals looking to progress their career in the sport science industry. You can study while you work and complete your degree online in just one year (full-time). The course prepares you for both the technical and managerial aspects of high performance sport. Build specialised skills in sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning; and complement these skills by boosting your management capabilities through studies in leadership, culture development and continuous improvement. These management skills don’t just make you more employable, they give you a recipe for team success and allow you to develop your support staff, as well as your athletes. The curriculum is underpinned by science and research – just one of the reasons why Deakin is the #1 sport science school in the world*. You’ll graduate with the ability to critically evaluate and apply research to make confident, evidence-based decisions in your role. Better still, you will have direct access to academics with expertise in a broad range of sport science fields. This includes specialist researchers within Deakin’s multidisciplinary Centre for Sport Research (CSR) and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) . Draw on their professional experiences when solving complex sport science problems and leverage their industry connections to start forming your own. The course is made up of eight of the 10 units from Deakin's Master of Applied Sport Science. After completing the course, you may choose to further enhance your qualifications by continuing on to the Master of Applied Sport Science, with only two further units to complete. *Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022 and 2023
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Online
- VIC
- Course code
- Program SIA-211647
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Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science prepares you to lead and manage high performance teams. Combine training in advanced sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning, and benefit from professional development opportunities that take your career forward. Want the career benefits of postgraduate study without having to commit to a longer degree? The Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science is designed for busy professionals looking to progress their career in the sport science industry. You can study while you work and complete your degree online in just one year (full-time). The course prepares you for both the technical and managerial aspects of high performance sport. Build specialised skills in sport science, performance analysis and strength and conditioning; and complement these skills by boosting your management capabilities through studies in leadership, culture development and continuous improvement. These management skills don’t just make you more employable, they give you a recipe for team success and allow you to develop your support staff, as well as your athletes. The curriculum is underpinned by science and research – just one of the reasons why Deakin is the #1 sport science school in the world*. You’ll graduate with the ability to critically evaluate and apply research to make confident, evidence-based decisions in your role. Better still, you will have direct access to academics with expertise in a broad range of sport science fields. This includes specialist researchers within Deakin’s multidisciplinary Centre for Sport Research (CSR) and Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) . Draw on their professional experiences when solving complex sport science problems and leverage their industry connections to start forming your own. The course is made up of eight of the 10 units from Deakin's Master of Applied Sport Science. After completing the course, you may choose to further enhance your qualifications by continuing on to the Master of Applied Sport Science, with only two further units to complete. *Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021, 2022 and 2023
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. A Deakin graduate certificate or graduate diploma normally requires a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution, although examination-based qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. A coursework master's normally requires at least a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent of an acceptable standard from an approved institution. 2. Approved prior qualification or permitted equivalent experience; degree-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A Deakin graduate certificate or graduate diploma normally requires a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved institution, although examination-based qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. A coursework master's normally requires at least a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent of an acceptable standard from an approved institution.
Additional entry requirement
Approved prior qualification or permitted equivalent experience; degree-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | — | — | $24,400per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
PrimaryVIC
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Sciencehandbook.deakin.edu.au
- Deakin Universitydeakin.edu.au
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