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Sports Coaching Courses & Degrees

Kick goals at ACPE by studying and sports coaching with some of the best clubs and partners in the industry. Learning across sport codes, ACPE's degree courses will equip you with the perfect blend of knowledge and work experience, giving you a competitive advantage to elevate your career. ACPE is where champions are made.
Sports Coaching

Sports coaching courses with ACPE combine sport theory and practice to ensure you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Whether you’re interested in becoming a coach or getting involved in strength and conditioning management, our comprehensive sports coaching education is the best place to start your career.

Next Intake
5 August 2024 (Semester 2)
3 March 2025 (Semester 1)
Duration
1 Year full time or part time equivalent
Study Mode
On campus with selected units online
FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.

Next Intake
5 August 2024 (Semester 2)
3 March 2025 (Semester 1)
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Study Mode
This course is available on campus with selected units available online
FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.

Next Intake
5 August 2024 (Semester 2)
3 March 2025 (Semester 1)
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Study Mode
This course is available on campus with selected units available online
FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.

Next Intake
23 September 2024
Duration
6 months
Study Mode
Online study
FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students.

Course information & FAQs

The sports industry is widely recognised as one of the rapidly growing industries in the country. For many of us, we understand sport as part of our Aussie culture, which is why the demand for qualified sports coaches and managers has skyrocketed.

 

Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength & Conditioning)

The Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength & Conditioning) is a unique and specialist degree that equips students with skills to inspire and motivate athletes and players through modern strength and conditioning techniques. With this sports coaching course, you’ll also explore managing the political, legislative and administrative complexities you may encounter in your career.

This sports coaching course combines coaching, sport science and business elements to ensure you have ample career opportunities upon completing your degree. This is the only undergraduate degree in Australia that delivers the Advanced Strength and Conditioning option. All our classes are taught by experts in the field and can help you build a network with industry professionals.

We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE. Compared to other universities and education providers, for 2021, ACPE ranked number 1 for Sports courses in Australia, for teaching quality and student experience.

ACPE is a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Course Structure
The Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength & Conditioning) course can be completed in three years with full-time study, divided into six semesters. Some learning outcomes you’ll study during your sports coaching education are exercise physiology, rehabilitation and injury prevention. You’ll also analyse musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics and sports medicine and learn how to monitor athlete performance.

This course is available on campus with selected units available online.

Career Opportunities
With the Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength & Conditioning) course, graduates will have many career options, from head or assistant coaches to strength and conditioning coaches, performance managers and more.

How to apply
Students can apply to study Sports Coaching (Strength & Conditioning) directly with ACPE. You are also welcome to visit our campus and speak to our enrolment team.

 

Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management)

The Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management) program is a course for those interested in pursuing a career in sports management. While you will learn business and management skills, this sports coaching course also provides education around sports science, strength and conditioning and exercise physiology.

Combining theory and practice, this course is taught by sports professionals who will share real-life experiences and unique insights so that you can feel prepared for any challenges you may encounter during your career. The result is a flexible foundation to build upon the key competencies appropriate to highly successful sports coaches and management specialists.

It shares core elements of modern coaching and management principles increasingly encountered in the sports sector. Classes are taught by experts who are highly trained in their fields and who bring their own industry experience to help provide context to theoretical and practical units. Practical classes will provide further opportunities for mastery of subject material and assist with the development of practical application of the theory in each unit of study. In addition, you will gain several supporting certifications to accompany your degree.

We outshine our competitors based on the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, which is run by the Government. This is important because it tells you what our current students have said about their experiences at ACPE. Compared to other universities and education providers, for 2021, ACPE ranked number 1 for Sports courses in Australia, for teaching quality and student experience.

ACPE is a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.

Course Structure
This sports coaching education program has a three-year duration, split into six semesters, totalling 12 weeks each. This program also offers a blended learning structure, with studies conducted on and off campus. With this degree, you’ll explore various elements of sports management, including sports marketing, financial management and leadership, to help you take charge in your future role.

This course is available on campus, with selected units available online.

Career Opportunities
Some career paths you can take upon completing your degree include head and assistant coaches, high-performance managers, administrators and more.

How to apply
Students can apply to study for a Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Management) directly with ACPE. You are also welcome to visit our campus and speak to our enrolment team.

 

Kickstart your career and apply today

Take the first step in your career with ACPE. Learn more about our sports coaching courses and submit your application today.

 

Why study with ACPE

ACPE is Australia’s leading provider of degree and diploma courses specialising in sport business, sports coaching, football, health, education, and dance. Our teaching staff are not only qualified, but have gained extensive experience in the industry.

ACPE also has partnerships with various organisations, giving students practical work experience and the best opportunities for career development.

FAQs

What are the job prospects for graduates of the Bachelor of Sports Coaching courses?

With employment opportunities increasing for students who complete a sports coaching course, students can apply for range of positions across the sport industry that specialise in sport management and sport science. Job roles vary, such as sport event manager, sport marketer, coach, performance analyst, head coach and more. We have plenty of work-experience placement opportunities, which is why 89.5% of our graduates gain employment within 6 months (Graduate Outcome Survey, 2021).

How long does the sports coaching course take to complete?

Our sports coaching courses take three years of full-time study to complete. Part-time study is also available.

This course is available on campus, with selected units available online.

Is there any scholarship or financial aid available?

Yes, students can apply for an ACPE sports coaching course via FEE-HELP, a loan from the government that provides financial assistance. Please keep in mind that FEE-HELP is only available for domestic students. ACPE is also proud to award scholarships to deserving students who foster academic excellence.

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