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Program Overview

The program is designed to introduce students to the multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment of high-performance sport. A seminar series of experts from sports science and related allied health professions will introduce contemporary knowledge and practices from their field of expertise relevant to athlete and team preparation and performance.

Program Structure

The program consists of various topics that address contemporary issues and practices faced by a range of professions that operate in high-performance sport. These roles will be presented in the context of operating within a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary setting, with particular relevance to athlete preparation, performance, and monitoring.

Learning Outcomes

The program aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:

• Critique contemporary practices in sports science, strength & conditioning, and allied professions
• Compare and contrast the benefits of an integrated, cross-disciplinary approach to athlete preparation in the high-performance environment
• Deliver evidence-based contemporary practice in areas including athlete testing, strength and power profiling, activity profiling, and fatigue and recovery monitoring
• Apply ethical and social responsibility to professional sports science practice in high-performance sport organizations

Assessment Strategy

The program uses a standards-based assessment approach, consistent with university assessment requirements. A range of assessment strategies have been purposefully designed for the assessment of learning outcomes, including:

• Assessment Task 1: A written task to assess skills of critical appraisal, communication, and application of literature
• Assessment Task 2: A reflective report to consolidate learning, communicate understanding, and application to professional practice

Teaching Strategy

The program uses an active learning approach to support students in the exploration of knowledge essential to the discipline. Students are provided with choice and variety in how they learn, and are encouraged to contribute to discussion activities.

Representative Texts and References

The program includes representative texts and references, such as:

• Bompa, Tudor O., and Carlo Buzzichelli. Periodization-: theory and methodology of training. Human kinetics, 2019.
• Joyce, David, and Dan Lewindon, eds. High-performance training for sports. Human Kinetics, 2014.
• Tanner, Rebecca, and Christopher Gore. Physiological tests for elite athletes. Human kinetics, 2012.

Program Details

• Credit points: 10
• Year: 2025
• Location: Online