Master of High Performance Sport

About the course

This one-year master’s degree combines sport science and applied practice to help you support athletes and teams in high-performance settings. You’ll build capability in advanced testing and monitoring, strength and conditioning design, research methods and data analysis, and evidence-based decision-making, alongside communication and professional practice. The Master of High Performance Sport prepares graduates for advanced professional work in sports science. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across elite sport, community sport, universities and government agencies where athlete health and performance are priorities. Typical pathways include sports scientist, performance analyst, high-performance manager, rehabilitation consultant, and strength and conditioning coach. This Master of High Performance Sport supports professional careers focused on improving athletic performance and wellbeing through applied sports science. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)