Program Overview
Master of High Performance Sport
The Master of High Performance Sport is a coursework program designed to equip graduates with the skills and ability to provide evidence-based sports science services to key stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, teams, and sporting organisations.
Overview
Sports Scientists are university-qualified professionals who work with individual athletes or teams to reach their peak performance. Murdoch graduates from this course will possess the skills and ability to provide evidence-based sports science services to key stakeholders in a range of contexts.
Admission Requirements
- Entry requirements: A recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a cognate area with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be eligible to apply for AES accreditation with ESSA.
- English language requirements: Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
- International availability clarification: Not available to International students
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate and apply advanced sports science and strength and conditioning principles while integrating coaching science, to enhance athlete health and performance.
- Design, conduct, and interpret advanced testing and monitoring protocols appropriate for high-performance sports settings to inform evidence-based decision-making with diverse athletic populations.
- Design rigorous research methodologies and apply appropriate data analysis techniques to evaluate sports science interventions in professional and academic contexts.
- Design and undertake sports science research, including data analysis and critical evaluation, and be able to communicate the practical application of findings to a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professional competence in sports science delivery, integrating effective communication skills and reflective practice with athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Exhibit a commitment to professional sports science standards by upholding legal, cultural, and ethical responsibilities in practice.
Structure
The program consists of 36 credit points, including:
- EXS510: Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Coaching Science (3 cp)
- EXS511: Testing and Monitoring in High Performance Sport (3 cp)
- EXS512: Advanced Topics in Sports Science (3 cp)
- EXS590: Research Methods for Exercise Science (3 cp)
- EXS613: Sports Science Practicum (9 cp)
- EXS690: Thesis in Sports Science (15 cp)
Alternative Exits
Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Sport, subject to fulfilling course requirements.
Additional Information
This curriculum aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 3: Good health and well-being.
Program Details
- Course version: 04
- Version start date: 31/12/2025
- End date: 30/12/2025
- Owning college: College of Health and Education
- Owning school: Allied Health
- Duration in years: 1
- Enrolment pattern(s): Part Time, Full Time
- Credit points: 36
- Award title: Master of High Performance Sport
- AQF level: Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework)