Master of Applied Human Performance Science
Master of Applied Human Performance Science
The Applied Human Performance Science program uses an interdisciplinary approach, covering fields of advanced exercise physiology, performance psychology, human movement and ergonomics, energy metabolism (nutrition), exercise programming and prescription, load monitoring and analytics among others. This course also aims to boost your knowledge and experience of how technology can be…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Applied Human Performance Science program uses an interdisciplinary approach, covering fields of advanced exercise physiology, performance psychology, human movement and ergonomics, energy metabolism (nutrition), exercise programming and prescription, load monitoring and analytics among others. This course also aims to boost your knowledge and experience of how technology can be used in the management and treatment of a variety of conditions.
This course aims to improve the knowledge, understanding and practical skills of practitioners currently, or prospectively working in the human performance industry.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course at UWA?
UWA has a long-standing reputation for excellence in this field, we’re ranked 22nd for Sports-Related subjects (QS 2023)
One of the first master’s degrees of its kind offered in Australia
The extensive work-integrated learning component will allow you to acquire direct experience in a sport science work environment where you will apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills in a real world environment with an experienced host or mentor
What you’ll learn
Understand, design or modify, and apply, assessment protocols and methods appropriate to the athlete or team and the situation.
Ability to design, deliver and interpret safe, effective and evidence-based Sports Science interventions for service users in a collaborative manner with medical, allied health and coaching staff
Able to monitor, recognise, interpret, report and take appropriate action regarding adverse signs and symptoms that may arise during exercise, sport or recovery
Understanding of, and capacity to practise in accordance with, ethically relevant policies, legislation and regulations, including those concerning anti-doping, member protection, match fixing, privacy, equal opportunity, antidiscrimination, and workplace health and safety.
Career Pathways
This program is designed to enhance the skills of professionals working to maximise the human performance potential of individuals in athletic and occupational settings (e.g., military, emergency services, mining, performing arts etc.).
REQUIREMENTS
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a relevant bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.(2) Applicants must compete for a place in Semester 1 if they have either; (a) a bachelor’s degree that has been accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the ‘Exercise Science’ level; or(b) an official ESSA {DQ}Graduate Entry Assessment{DQ} letter that demonstrates equivalence with {DQ}Exercise Science{DQ} members.(3) All other applicants must compete for a place in Semester 2, and must have a relevant bachelor’s degree that included foundation units in anatomy, functional anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology and research methods/statistics.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
