At UniSC, high performance athletes achieve at the highest level in study, research, training and competition with purpose-built facilities and support from world-leading coaches, performance development specialists and sport and exercise scientists.
High Performance Student Athlete Program
With UniSC's high performance student athlete program elite athletes can achieve their personal best in study and sport.
Nationally-accredited facilities
World-class athletes train side by side in nationally-accredited facilities, providing an edge in high level competition, training and recovery.
Physical performance coaching
Physical performance coaches (PPC) use assessment and screening, individualised training and conditioning, required recovery and overall load management to help high performance athletes achieve their athletic potential.
Strength and conditioning
The UniSC Strength and Conditioning Service enables athletes to access the knowledge, expertise, and support of sport and exercise scientists.
UniSC Clinics
UniSC Clinics offer students practical experience and professional services to the wider community.
Research opportunities
Add to a body of work that includes biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology, coaching, and motor control and learning. Specialist research laboratories are accredited by the Australian Institute of Sport.
Study sport and exercise science
We've partnered up with the big names in sport to give you the chance to build your skills amongst the best. Gain practical skills in UniSC's AIS-accredited sports science labs, and learn from specialist teachers – many of whom hold major coaching and sports science roles with national and international sporting teams.
Resident teams
Sunshine Coast Lightning
The Sunshine Coast’s first national sporting team, Sunshine Coast Lightning, won the national championship in its first season.
Australian Cycling Academy
Former national champions Matt Wilson and Ben Kersten have teamed up with Sunshine Coast Council and UniSC to create a better future for Australian cyclists.
USC Spartans Swimming
UniSC is home to the USC Spartans Olympic and Paralympic swimming squad.
Sunshine Coast Thunder
Sunshine Coast Thunder netball club provides a stepping for netballers looking to progress from grassroots to professional netball.
UniSC Track and Field Academy
UniSC Track and Field Academy supports developing athletes competing at a national level to continue their trajectories in both their sport and education.
Contact the team
Professor Brendan Burkett - Director, High Performance Sport
Professor of Sport Science Brendan Burkett OAM is the driver behind UniSC's Higher Performance Swimming Program.
Dr Mark Sayers - Deputy Director, High Performance Sport
Dr Mark Sayers has an extensive background in the biomechanics of team sports, technique analysis, and the development of sports specific speed and power.
Contact us
UniSC's team is comprised of highly qualified professionals who are also athletes with decades of personal experience and knowledge.
High Performance Sport News
Coaches Spotlight – NICK BENNETT
16 JunMeet Nick Bennett, an exceptional coach from the Sunshine Coast, whose passion for sports and athletics ignited his journey towards coaching excellence.
Billy Curtis takes 3rd in Ultra Trail Australia 22km Race
31 MayIt's like running up the Q1 in the Gold Coast almost 4 times – Billy Curtis takes 3rd in Ultra Trail Australia 22km Race
