Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

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.

Those employed in sport coaching, coach development, or athlete/player development can now take advantage of additional educational opportunities to develop their professional knowledge and skills, enhance their current practice and their career development.

In addition, you can receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credit. The academic credit earned from this course can go towards your studies in Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management), Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning), or Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance).

This course has entry requirements, please click on Course Overview to learn more.

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Course Duration

Six months

Online Learning

Available
About the instructors

Gareth Long is ACPE’s Director of Program Innovation and Development and an experienced educator, coach, and coach developer. Gareth has an MSc in Sport Coaching from Loughborough University, and in addition to a career working in schools and universities Gareth has worked for the English Football Association and Sport Australia.

Tim Palmer is a lecturer in Sport Coaching at ACPE. He also works as head of player and coach development and a key member of the Pararroos’ coaching staff. Tim is also an experienced video analyst in elite sport.

Dr. Luiz Uehara is a lecturer in Sport Coaching at ACPE, coach and sport scientist. Luiz specialises in motor learning and skill acquisition, and has published extensively on non-linear pedagogy and the development of sporting expertise.

Intakes

7 August 2023 - 11 February 2024

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.

Study Mode

Online

Transfer Credit

You can receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credit. The academic credit earned from this course can go towards your studies in Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management), Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning), or Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance).

Course Overview

An overview of the  Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

Entry requirements

Please note: This course is not available to international students.

This course is for individuals who have been working in sport coaching or a related industry for at least two years. You will have to meet the following requirements:

  1. Have at least two years’ work experience in the Industry – you are required to provide a resume and a reference from your employer confirming your employment and experience, together with a personal statement about your readiness for undertaking higher education studies
  2. You will need to provide one of the following:
    • A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate)
    • A qualification from a recognised higher education provider
    • An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification
    • A completed Certificate IV from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification plus completed year 11 or an equivalent.
      One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent.
    • Satisfaction of entry requirements specified under formal articulation arrangements as determined by the ACPE Academic Board.
    • Completion of a Big Picture Education Portfolio at a Big Picture School, supported by a recommendation from the school principal.
    • A recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English.
    • Demonstration to the CEO or the Dean’s satisfaction of good selection prospects as a student (for example, relevant work experience and motivation to study), and ineligibility to compete for admission based on the above academic achievement criteria.

Course Structure

The Undergraduate Certificate for Sport Coaching can be completed over six weeks via online study at Sydney Olympic Park.

Each of the four units will run one at a time over a six-month period. The units will be delivered with two sport coaching-related topics explored each week.

  • SP1103C Coaching Techniques and Pedagogy
  • SP2102C Professional Communication
  • SP3207C Athlete Talent Identification and Development
  • SP2106C Performance Analysis and Research in Coaching

Course Outcomes

Discover where the Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Coaching can take you.

Career Opportunities
  • Sport coach (performance and participation)
  • Coach developer
  • Coach education tutor
  • Coach mentor
  • Head of Sport
  • Manager of athletic performance
  • Player/athlete pathway manager
Further Study Options
  • Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management)
  • Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning)
  • Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

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