Overview

Throughout this Applied Sport Science program from Deakin University you'll 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 Master 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.

Career opportunities:

The course prepares you for career growth in the sports science industry. Graduate with a sought-after combination of sports science and managerial skills that set you up for success in roles such as:

high performance manager

sports scientist

strength and conditioning coach

rehabilitation coach

sports performance analyst

Looking to become an Accredited Sports Scientist? This course may enable you to meet the study requirements to become a Level 1 or Level 2 Accredited Sports Scientist. Other requirements, such as work experience, may apply. Visit the Exercise & Sports Science Australia website for more details on gaining accreditation.

Accredited Sports Scientists are becoming more and more highly sought after by national and local sporting organisations across the country, with many organisations now choosing to exclusively hire sports scientists with a minimum level 1 accreditation as an Accredited Sports Scientist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exercise and Sport Laboratory Safety

Athlete Development and Performance Management

Evidence Based Practice for Sport Science

Strength and Conditioning for High Performing Athletes

Notational Analysis of Sport Performance

Time and Motion Analysis of Sport Performance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-27 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Sports Management Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 9 other Masters in Sports Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor Degree or higher in a related discipline

Bachelor Degree or higher in any discipline AND two years relevant work experience

Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements

Principles underlying the field of sport science, research, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and exercise prescription are all applied throughout the Master of Applied Sport Science. Students without a comprehensive background in each of these fields are unlikely to achieve all of the course’s learning outcomes

CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B.

Tuition Fees

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25800 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

25800 AUD / year

≈ 25800 AUD / year

Funding

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