Sports Coaching Education

Eat, sleep and breathe sports? Then a career in sports coaching may be the perfect career path for you. ACPE’s sports coaching courses can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in sports coaching. Browse our available sports coaching courses below and register your interest or apply today.
Sport Coaching

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

Sports coaching courses with ACPE combine sports 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.

Why study with ACPE

ACPE is Australia’s top provider of specialist degree and diploma courses for students interested in the sport, health, education, dance, and football industries. We pride ourselves on offering highly qualified teaching staff with real-life experience in the sporting industry.

While we are an independent institution, we’ve worked hard to provide our students with a memorable and rewarding undergraduate experience. Our sports coaching courses are highly flexible and allow for blended learning, both on-campus and online.

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 below and submit your application today.

A specialised degree that will equip you with the skills to understand and optimise individual and team performance of athletes which includes coaching, sports performance and analysis, and strength and conditioning of athletes and teams. (CRICOS 095597B).
Next Intake
7 August 2023
4 March 2024
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Study Mode
Face to face with selected units available online
Fee-HELP
FEE-HELP approved (for domestic students) Payment plans & direct payment available Tuition payment arrangements must be confirmed upon admission to the college.
This specialised degree equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand and optimise individual and team performance in terms of coaching, sport performance and analysis but also includes fundamentals of sports business. (CRICOS 106005C).
Next Intake
7 August 2023
4 March 2024
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Study Mode
Blended
Fee-HELP
FEE-HELP approved (for domestic students) Payment plans & direct payment available Tuition payment arrangements must be confirmed upon admission to the college.

ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION

The Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Coaching is designed to meet the needs of individuals currently working in the industry, while providing flexibility and convenience via online learning.
Next Intake
7 August 2023 - 11 February 2024
Duration
Six months
Study Mode
Online
Fee-HELP

FEE-HELP approved (for domestic students) Payment plans & direct payment available Tuition payment arrangements must be confirmed upon admission to the college.

$1,200 or $1,000 for partners and alumni.

ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTION

In this course, coaches will enhance their coaching and mentoring skills, learn to be more effective as a change agent, and explore self-awareness - including one’s own personal leadership potential and how to influence others.
Next Intake
18 March 2023
19 March 2023
Duration
Two days over the weekend
Study Mode
Face to face
Fee-HELP

FEE-HELP is not available for this course.

Cost: $950 or $800 for partners and alumni.

FAQs

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

With employment opportunities increasing for students who complete our sports coaching courses, students can apply for positions across the sports industry that surround sports management and sports science, such as sports event managers, sports marketers, coaches, performance analysts, head coaches 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. Just 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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