At UniSC, we’re committed to helping student athletes thrive in both sport and study. All accepted members receive tailored support designed to balance academic and athletic commitments.

There are two levels of support available:

• Tier 1 - High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) – for athletes competing at national or international levels

• Tier 2 - Student / Pathways Athlete – for developing athletes on the rise in their sporting journey

No matter your level, we’re here to support your goals in sport, study and beyond.

Tier 1 - High Performance Student Athlete 

If not funded already by the Professional Team / NSO / NIN

• Athletes must be actively competing at the open national or international level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia, OR actively competing in a top Australian professional sporting league (full team member of pro team, identified as a member of national training squad/team, categorised with QAS).
• Access to the S&C Services provided by Dr Aaron Turner - One assessment and program per quarter. Suppose an athlete uses a program provided by a NIN, or a recognised and verified ASCA Level 2 Professional Coach. In that case, Dr Aaron Turner will review and induct the athlete into the facility, but not manage their programs.
• Access to train in the High Performance gym during approved HPSA access hours.
• Access to the swimming and recovery pools and the Sport Precinct during operational hours.
• Access to the community gym outside of High Performance gym hours during operational hours.

Tier 2 - Student / Pathways Athlete

• Athletes who do not meet the above performance level/standards but are actively competing at either the junior or open state level in a sport recognised by Sport Australia, OR actively competing in a top regional sporting league or national university sport league.
• No access or subsidised support for access to UniSC Sport and Fitness Training Facilities

Note: UniSC students coaching or officiating at the above levels are also eligible for this program.

Accountability with performance

HPSA memberships provide access in line with the university year, from the start to the end of each Trimester. (approximately 3 months each).

Monthly usage reports would determine if an athlete is using the facilities.

To remain active at the HPSA level, students must engage with Dr Turner and access the HP Gym at least once each week unless competing or away on sporting trips and provide a performance plan and updates at least every six months.

• If a student does not maintain this frequency and provide the updated plan, they will be downgraded to the Student Athlete level.
• Athletes will need to reapply and present a letter of support from their coach and evidence of their performance to be reinstated.

Note: Students wishing to train in the High Performance Gym outside the Trimester periods covering UniSC classes must pay a membership fee until classes start in the next Semester.

Find out more

Kristry Munroe
High Performance Student Program
Email: kellis@usc.edu.au