At UniSC, we understand the unique demands of being both a student and an athlete. That’s why all accepted members gain access to a dedicated support system that champions success on and off the field. Here, your education is just as important as your sport — and we’re with you every step of the way.

Academic support 

• Early timetable selection to support competition and training schedules
• Advocacy within both academic and sporting environments to support study/sport balance
• On approval from the Discipline Lead and Course Coordinator, and where possible: 
  • Negotiated assessment deadlines based on sporting competition and training commitments.
  • Flexibility and support for additional leaves of absence to enable participation in major sporting events (e.g., Olympic and Paralympic games)
  • Flexibility with practical experience and placements (where possible) to allow scheduling within athletes' training and competition locations and times.
• Expert support in developing study skills, assessment planning, and writing (mentor program by the third and fourth years for the first and second years)
• UniSC's five-star student support services

Professional/personal support 

• HPSA Program induction
• Student athlete development workshops (performance health, personal brand management and sponsorship, and guest speakers)
• Access to High-Performance sport mentors 
• Referral to High-Performance sport allied health providers who offer no gap fee services if privately insured
• Athlete Wellbeing support via UniSC Student Services and UniSC Clinics
• Athlete Lounge access 

Expectations 

HPSA members agree to the behavioural standards:

• Be a positive ambassador for UniSC, UniSC Sport and Fitness, UniSC High-Performance Sport
• Provide regular (quarterly) updates on sporting performance 
• Tag UniSC HPS in news and social media
• Support your peers and the team behind the team
• High-Performance Student Athletes and Student Athletes agree to the behavioural standards set out in the code of conduct.

Scholarships and financial assistance

Apply for UniSC's scholarships and bursaries, including:  

• Kate Allen Rural Athlete Bursary
• UniSC Sport Scholarship
• June Canavan Para-athlete Sport Scholarship

Special entry to degree programs

Prospective HPSAs are eligible to apply for UniSC’s Elite Athlete adjustment

Find out more

Associate Professor Mark McKean
Director of High Performance
Email: mmckean@usc.edu.au