Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport

Developed in collaboration with industry experts and led by globally respected academics, the Graduate Diploma in 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 Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport is designed for a diverse cohort, utilising flexible learning modes suitable for both working professionals and local plus international students. This course is part of a stacked suite of degrees —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. The Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport allows students to complete their studies flexibly, by completing one foundational core subject, and the option to select 7/8 other core subjects, focusing on different technical areas, and 1 industry-focused Partitioner Pathway subject.

Delivered online by world-leading academics and industry professionals, it engages with global organisations to enrich the learning experience. The programme'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 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. Upon graduation from the GDHPS, students also have the option to continue studies in our stacked suite of degrees, by enrolling in the Master of High Performance Sport.

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 Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport include its flexible curriculum, ability to commence in either Autumn or Spring session, 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.