College Profile
Student enrolments
In 2019, ACPE saw over 600 students enrolled in its courses nationally:
Courses – All campuses | 2019 students |
| Diploma of Applied Fitness | 7 |
| Associate Degree of Applied Fitness | 2 |
| Associate Degree of Sports Business | 3 |
| Bachelor of Applied Fitness | 23 |
| Bachelor of Dance Education | 38 |
| Bachelor of Dance Practice | 28 |
| Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education) | 46 |
| Bachelor of Health and Movement | 99 |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Community Health) | 2 |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Dance) | 2 |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) | 115 |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Fitness) | 11 |
| Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management) | 33 |
| Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength and Conditioning) | 90 |
| Bachelor of Sports Business (Leadership) | 120 |
| Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration | 12 |
| Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Administration [teach-out] | 6 |
Total Students | 637 |
Legal Entity
The legal entity registered to trade as the Australian College of Physical Education is ACPE Limited (ABN: 28 107 480 848).
This entity is established as an Australian Public Company, limited by shares with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and by the company’s Constitution.
In addition, the entity is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as an approved Institute of Higher Education PRV12066, and is registered in New South Wales with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to offer certain courses to international students in Australia on a student visa (NSW CRICOS provider code 01822J).
Financial Standing
ACPE runs on a financial year from January to December.
The latest financial audit occurred in December 2020, and was conducted by The Gold Group Consulting who found the College to be financially viable as a public company.
Organisation
The College is governed by the ACPE Limited Board of Directors, who have delegated powers to make academic decisions to the Academic Board.
ACPE is managed on a day-to-day basis by the CEO and Dean, who has been delegated powers to make operational decisions by the Board.
The Academic leadership team at the college is headed by the CEO and Dean, Debbie Le Roux.
The academic leadership team at the College is headed by the CEO and Dean, with four main academic departments / faculties coming under this leadership.
Location
ACPE operates one main campus in Sydney Olympic Park, where students have access to first class sporting facilities.
We acknowledge and pay respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging, and the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wann Clan, on which our campus stands.
For more information on campus please see the Campus page.
Higher Education courses
All higher education courses are accredited with TEQSA and meet the requirements for the relevant level of study on the Australian Qualifications Framework.
ACPE is accredited by TEQSA to deliver the following undergraduate courses of study:
- Associate Degree of Applied Fitness – 2 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #062457J (see course page for more information)
- Associate Degree of Sports Business – 2 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #055881G (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Dance Practice – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #095596C (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Applied Fitness – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #062458G (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Dance Education – 4 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #054156M (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education) – 4 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #086151G (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Health and Movement – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #085527K (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Dance) – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #085826K (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #085822C (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Fitness) – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #085823B (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Sports Business (Leadership) – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #055880G (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength and Conditioning) – 3 years full-time, NSW CRICOS #095597B (see course page for more information)
- Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management) – 3 years full-time, (see course page for more information)
- Diploma of Applied Fitness – 1 year full-time, NSW CRICOS #086000M (see course page for more information)
The College is also accredited by TEQSA to deliver the following postgraduate courses of study:
- Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration – 6 months full-time, not eligible for international students to study in Australia (offered as an exit point from the related Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration only)
- Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration – 1 year full-time, not eligible for international students to study in Australia (see course page for more information)
The Academic Board holds regular discussions on industry trends to determine whether new courses are required and courses will be added to this list as they are accredited by TEQSA.
Feedback
Feedback is always welcome. Feedback should be submitted to feedback@acpe.edu.au.
In some cases, students or potential students may feel that they have experienced unfair or unreasonable treatment, disadvantage or distress that they may wish to pursue the matter through a more formal process. Wherever possible, the resolution of complaints will be handled informally. This can be done through speaking directly with a member of student services, support or academic staff, or can be lodged via email to feedback@acpe.edu.au
Grievances, Complaints and Appeals
A formal complaint procedure begins when a student or potential student states in writing that they have a grievance using the Complaints Form submitted directly to the Director of Student Services and Campus Wellbeing via Student Services. For further details, please refer to the ACPE Grievances, Complaint and Appeals on our website.
Public – if you are a member of the general public and would like to provide feedback, please click on the ‘Contact Us’ link at the bottom of this web page (and all pages on this website), and lodge a web form.
