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.