Learn about the skills needed to work at an expert level in high performance sport, and how to become an effective, collaborative and responsive professional capable of leading, managing and inspiring in the field of high performance sport.

1. High Performance
Sport
uts.edu.au/health
UTS CRICOS 00099F
Postgraduate
courses
at UTS

2. Today’s presenters
Dr Blake McLean
Senior Lecturer
Course Director: High Performance Sport
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session
Dr Katie Slattery
Lecturer
Higher Degree Research Program Coordinator
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

3. Presentation Agenda
• About postgraduate High Performance Sport
• Studying High Performance Sport at UTS
• Course outline
• UTS Moore Park facilities
• Professional internships
• Student support
• Course costs
• How to apply
Followed by Q&A
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4. What is a Professionals working in high
performance sport support elite athletes
or teams in pursuit of optimal
performance.
• High performance professionals develop
strategic approaches in conjunction with
coaches and athletes to plan and deliver
programs which enhance performance and
reduce the risk of injury.
• Build the foundational knowledge, critical
thinking skills and translational attributes to
support athlete’s in enhancing sports
performance.
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sport
practitioner?
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https://www.uts.edu.au/study/health/i-want-study/high-
performance-sport

5. Whystudy
high
performance
sportatUTS? • Engage with course content developed in
consultation with industry partners by our
internationally recognised researchers.
• Online. Flexible. Industry-connected
learning.
• Industry-connected, work integrated
learning streams in every session
Develop technical, critical thinking and
translational skills to support athletes and
teams in achieve lasting success.
Graduate attributes
that help you excel
in your career and
become a future
leader
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

6. Whatcareer
optionsare
available?
• Sport Scientist
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Performance Analyst
• High Performance Manager
Example career paths:
Expert staff,
many of whom are
renowned
international
researchers
• Professional sporting organisations
• Sports institutes
• Schools
• Universities / research institutions
• Private sector
Work in a variety of sport settings:
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

7. What study options are there?
Master’s | Graduate Diploma | Graduate Certificate
Programs of study:
• Articulated program of study
• Flexible entry and exit points
• Enter or exit at graduate
certificate, graduate
diploma or master’s level
12 subjects 8 subjects 4 subjects

8. Sample full-time study plan (1.5 years)
Master of High Performance Sport
YEAR 1 - SESSION 1 YEAR 1 - SESSION 2 YEAR 2 - SESSION 3
High Performance Science Injury Prevention and
Management in High
Performance Sport
Performance Analysis and
Data Science
High Performance
Coaching
Recovery and Nutrition for
High Performance Sport
Leading and Managing in
High Performance Sport
Conditioning the High
Performance Athlete
Applied Research Skills for
High Performance Sport
including Statistics
Developing and Managing
Talented and Expert
Performers
Professional Practice
or Performance and Culture
in High Performance Sport
Professional Practice 2
or Professional Mentorship
Professional Practice 3
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

9. Introducing
the
Moore
Park
Precinct
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ0LtaILi1I

10. Moore Park
World class
facilities and
research spaces
in the heart of
Sydney

11. Moore Park
Flexible and
supportive
environments with
teachers
who want you to
succeed

12. Professional
placements
• Up to three placements available in the master’s
degree
• Professional Mentorship opportunities
• Get the chance to apply your knowledge to real
work and network with industry partners.
• With the completion of three internships, students
may be eligible for individual Sport Science
(ASpS L1) accreditation with ESSA*
Benefit from our industry connections
*ASpS L1 applicants must also meet ESSA’s
remaining accreditation eligibility requirements.
Global reputation
for excellence
and preferred
partner of
industry bodies
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

13. What support is available?
UTS
Library
Student
Centre UTS Canvas
(online learning)
Higher
Education
Language &
Presentation
Support
(HELPS)
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

14. How much will
it cost?
• Visit the UTS Fee Calculator: uts.edu.au/tuition-fee-calculator
• Click ‘Search fees by course’ for domestic-fee paying and international
students
• Follow the prompts
• Fee type: Postgraduate Domestic Coursework or International
Domestic Coursework
• Fee year: 2023
• Cohort year: 2023
• Course area: Health
• Course code/name: High Performance Sport
• Click ‘Search’
• Costs are displayed per credit point and per session (session
calculated as a full-time load of 4 subjects)
Fees
• UTS Alumni receive 10% off UTS
Postgraduate Coursework fees
Alumni Advantage
fees.uts.edu.au
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

15. Is there fee support available?
Domestic Students
• Government loan scheme for tuition fees for
domestic students
• You do not pay fees upfront - inform your employer
you have a FEE-HELP loan and they will withhold
your payments through the PAYG tax system
• Compulsory repayments proportionate to income.
• Tuition fees may be tax deductible if related to your
employment - contact your financial advisor or the
ATO www.ato.gov.au
• For further information see the Australian
Government Study Assist website:
studyassist.gov.au
FEE-HELP
studyassist.gov.au
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

16. • Applications are made directly to the University online (eAPPS)
uts.edu.au/pg-apply
How to apply for coursework degrees
Domestic Students
Important dates for coursework degrees
• Applications for Autumn 2023 (starting February) and Spring 2023 (starting July) open
now
• Applications closing date: Autumn 2023 – 29 January
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session

17. uts.edu.au/international
Step 1: Select your course
Step 2: Submit the UTS application including supporting documentation
Step 3: Provide the application fee
Step 4: Receive an acknowledgement of application lodgement. This will include your UTS
application reference number
Step 5: Receive application outcome
How to apply for coursework degrees
International Students
High Performance Sport Postgraduate Info Session
Applications for 2023 open now

18. Q&A
• Please type your question into the Q & A box
which you’ll see at the bottom of your screen
• An appropriate staff member from our panel
will then verbally answer your question, or
they may post you a reply via text
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Marketing Team, Faculty of Health
Panel
Dr Blake McLean Dr Katie Slattery

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Thanks for joining us!
Contact Us
High Performance Sport
Blake McLean, Course Coordinator
highperfsport@uts.edu.au
General enquiries
health@uts.edu.au