The Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Para Sport equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a leader in the Para sports industry.
This postgraduate course covers four key units of study, each designed to deepen your understanding and expertise. You will gain a thorough understanding of the Para sports ecosystem and the complexities of athlete classification for competition. Additionally, you will explore how universal design can facilitate or hinder an athlete's progression to high-performance sport.
As a student in this course, you'll gain advanced knowledge of the physical and psychological determinants of performance for athletes with disabilities. You'll also learn essential concepts of ethical leadership and policymaking to become a well-rounded leader in the Para sports industry.
With expert faculty, career advancement opportunities, and a flexible learning environment, this course is designed to help you make a significant impact in the dynamic field of high-performance Para sports.
As a graduate of this course, you will have the relevant knowledge and skills to contribute to your current or prospective employment in sporting organisations of different levels (for example, National Sporting Organisation, State Sport Associations etc.), working in Para-specific roles as:
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
You must complete four units. (24 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place and should be used as a guide only. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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