Master of Applied Human Performance Science
Advance human performance science across industries beyond sports, from occupational health to defence and performing arts.
Best for:Best for professionals or graduates with a background in exercise science, physiology, or related fields seeking to specialise in applied human performance across industries beyond professional sports.
Overview
This Master of Applied Human Performance Science programme at The University of Western Australia (UWA) bridges the gap between sports science and broader high-performance industries. Designed for practitioners or aspiring professionals, it equips students with advanced scientific principles and practical techniques to enhance human performance in diverse fields such as occupational health, safety, mining, defence, and performing arts. The curriculum integrates research-informed lectures, laboratories, and practical sessions, fostering both critical thinking and hands-on skills. Graduates will be prepared to contribute actively to the high-performance and sport science industry, applying evidence-based interventions to improve productivity, safety, and effectiveness in non-sport contexts.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced scientific knowledge and practical skills in human performance across diverse industries.
- Apply scientific principles and techniques to improve human performance in occupational, safety, and non-sport contexts.
- Engage in research-informed lectures, laboratories, and practical sessions to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Contribute to evidence-based interventions that improve productivity, safety, and effectiveness in high-performance environments.
- Collaborate with industry professionals to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications.
Requirements
Degree required: A relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification recognized by UWA, with a minimum weighted average mark of 60%.
Language: English proficiency as required by UWA (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in anatomy, functional anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and research methods/statistics.
- Practical experience or interest in human performance, occupational health, or related fields.
- Ability to work in collaborative and research-oriented environments.
- Applicants with a bachelor's degree accredited by Exercise & Sport Science Australia at the Exercise Science level or an official ESSA Graduate Entry Assessment letter are eligible for Semester 1 admission.
- All other applicants must compete for a place in Semester 2 and must have a relevant bachelor's degree including foundation units in anatomy, functional anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and research methods/statistics.
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How to apply
Deadline: Semester 1: typically end of September; Semester 2: typically end of April (exact dates vary)
Applicants must submit an online application through UWA’s official portal. Required documents include a CV, academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency, and any additional documents such as an ESSA Graduate Entry Assessment letter if applicable. Specific admission requirements vary based on eligibility criteria.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS or equivalent)
- Official ESSA Graduate Entry Assessment letter (if applicable)
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