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About the course
Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science develops practical expertise for working in high-performance sport settings. You’ll build advanced capability in sport science, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning, while also strengthening leadership and team culture skills. Designed for working professionals, the course is delivered online with on-campus intensives and can be completed in one year full time as a Graduate Diploma in sports science. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for technical and coordination roles supporting athletes and high-performance programs. The course builds applied skills in performance analysis and strength and conditioning, alongside leadership and continuous improvement capabilities suited to managing support teams. Opportunities span elite and community sport organisations, institutes and academies of sport, and performance-focused environments where evidence-based decision-making is valued for Graduate Diploma-level sport science roles.
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