Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Para Sport

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Location
Online
Next start term
Anytime
Study mode
Online
Course code
CM88
First-year fee
$9,200 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
The Indicative Course Fee is the total approximate cost of enrolling in this course in a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place in 2026. See Fees & Scholarships section for more details.
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Overview

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.

Study Experience

Discover more about your Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Para Sport and how you'll benefit from flexible online study options, with the option to start anytime. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Flexible Online Study
  • Self Paced
  • Start Anytime

Career Opportunities

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:

  • Coach
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Sport scientist
  • Medical and allied health practitioner
  • High-performance manager
  • Administrator.

Structure & Availability

This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.

Available Locations

Flexible Online Study

Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.

Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Additional Information

If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

Learn more about credit and RPL, including application timelines and the overall process.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative Course Fee

The Indicative Course Fee is the total approximate cost of enrolling in this course in a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place in 2026. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Fees are charged per unit studied and the amount quoted above would be applicable if you completed all units in this course in 2026. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

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.

How to Apply

How to Apply

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Your Application Options

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier

Extra Admission Information

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