Master of High Performance Sport

Developed in collaboration with industry experts and led by globally respected academics, the Master of High Performance Sport blends current theoretical knowledge with evidence-based practice to solve real-world problems. The comprehensive approach not only fosters expertise in collaborative problem-solving within the high performance sport arena but also cultivates leadership, management, and coaching skills, ensuring a well-rounded graduate profile.

The Master of High Performance Sport is designed for a diverse cohort, utilising flexible learning modes suitable for both working professionals and local plus international students. It accommodates various entry and exit points—Graduate Certificate (4 subjects), Graduate Diploma (8 subjects), or Master’s (12 subjects)—allowing for a personalised educational journey that lays a robust foundation for careers in high performance sport, with pathways for further specialisation.

Delivered online by world-leading academics and industry professionals, it engages with global organisations to enrich the learning experience. The course's unique delivery model caters to both domestic and international students, allowing them to tailor their learning to local and global industry demands. This is further enhanced by flexible professional practice experiences, offering interstate and international students the opportunity for hands-on practical learning in their own location and fostering a truly global learning community.

Local students (and any students visiting Sydney) also have access to the UTS Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation building at the Moore Park Precinct further enriches this experience, offering world-class research facilities.

Students who enter the MHPS with current Exercise Science Accreditation (AES) with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), may also be eligible for ESSA Accredited Sports Science Level 1 (ASpS1) accreditation, upon graduation from the MHPS.

The UTS High Performance Sport programme is designed to foster graduates' development as forward-thinking leaders and innovators in the demanding world of high performance sport. The course develops skills in critical thinking, lifelong learning, adaptability in the face of change, and the ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into effective practice.

Staff are highly respected globally in the field of sport and exercise science, health and human performance with extensive links to industry both locally and internationally. Their work focuses on collaborating with coaches to enhance athlete welfare and highlights the relationships between physical exercise and optimal performance, health and wellbeing in a range of diverse populations. Unique characteristics of the Master in High Performance Sport include its flexible curriculum, exposure to world-leaders in high performance sport and content suited to student-specific learning goals that meet the extensive requirements of industry.

Subjects are delivered online, and students are able to contextualise their learning to their local industry and community needs as well as experience expertise from world leading sport performance professionals.

As subjects are delivered online, there is no requirement for international students to leave their home country and work integrated learning experiences can be organised locally.

Domestic students also have access to the UTS Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation building at the Moore Park Precinct, where students are supported by world-class infrastructure and state of the art research laboratories alongside several leading sporting organisations. This location provides a unique environment and access to teams and athletic organisations who can also offer students practical placements and internship opportunities.

Overall, this course ensures graduates are prepared both theoretically and practically to succeed in a competitive, dynamic, and global environment to enable athletes and teams achieve lasting success.