UniSA Sport offers student-athletes the opportunity to participate in the Athlete Development Program, a sport-specific training program assisting students in the pursuit of sporting excellence, while balancing academic endeavours at UniSA. Thirty six places will be offered within the program each year, aimed at developing athletes who may not have the current training and support available to reach higher levels in their chosen sport.
What does the Athlete Development Program offer?
The Program offers student-athletes with strength and conditioning support, tailored to the individual and aligned to current program and sporting coach requirements. A key benefit of the program is unlimited access to UniSA 's gym, pool and fitness facilities, to train on campus with oversight from highly qualified staff. In addition, participants will have access to student-led allied health services in the areas of physiotherapy, podiatry and exercise physiology to assist in assessing and managing new or existing injuries.
For a full list of benefits and more information about the program please download the Program Information Booklet.
What is the eligibility criteria?
- Student-athletes must be an enrolled student at the University of South Australia, studying at a metropolitan campus or residing in Adelaide if studying online.
- Must be on the Elite Athlete register at UniSA (apply separately for the UniSA Elite Athlete and Performing Artist Program here).
- Demonstrated participation at a high level in your chosen sport (state, national or international level) and demonstrated ability to improve performance to a high level.
How to register?
Applications for the 2024 program are now closed. Applications will reopen around June for a mid year intake.
2024 Participants
Congratulations to those who have been selected into the UniSA Sport Athlete Development program! Learn more about the participants here.