If you’re ready to kick off your sporting career, ACPE is the place to be. Our undergraduate degrees in sport, dance, health, business and physical education will help you build the necessary foundational skills to excel in your career, whether you’re a school graduate or making a career change later in life.
ACPE is Australia’s leading provider of specialist undergraduate degrees in the related disciplines of sport, dance, health, business, and physical education. As an independent tertiary institution located in the centre of Sydney’s internationally renowned Olympic Park precinct, ACPE attracts individuals from Australia and across the globe.
The Associate Degree of Football (Development, Management and Performance) will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and understanding for a diverse range of future career paths in the football industry.
Study how the football industry (e.g., soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, and touch football) develops the game, the players, the coaches, the volunteers, and the leaders required to ensure that their sport excels at grassroots and elite levels.
Designed in collaboration with the football industry, classes are taught by industry experts and revolve around real-life case studies of football professionals, clubs, and organisations. Work- integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course where you will experience a minimum of 110 hours of placements in football environments.
The Bachelor of Dance Practice is a specialised degree that will equip you with the skills and experience to become a professional in the dance industry. The course develops artistry, choreography, performance, educational, business, and organisational skills for employment as leaders in the dance industry. It extends into safe dance practice, the values and ethics of community arts practice, dance within a health context, project management, running a small business, and technical production.
As the dance industry continues to evolve, so do the employment opportunities available for graduates. Combining creativity with practical training and industry placements, this degree is perfect for passionate individuals who want to build a solid career within the dynamic dance industry.
The Bachelor of Dance Practice is a pathway course for the Bachelor of Dance Education. The first year of the pathway degree has the same units. If you meet the entry requirements, you do not lose credits or any time when you transfer into the second year.
Get a higher education qualification in two years when studying full-time! Based on the Bachelor of Sport Business in terms of content, the Associate Degree of Sport Business offers students the opportunity to get into the workforce quicker or alternatively complete their qualification while managing work or other commitments.
Key topics include the principles of sport management, sport analytics, sport law and integrity, leadership, athlete wellbeing and management, sport in a social context, sport governance and structures, and the international landscape of sport business.
The Associate Degree of Sport Business is a pathway to a Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership).
The Diploma of Football (Development, Management and Performance) will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and understanding for a range of future career paths in the football industry.
In this unique specialised diploma, you will explore a range of football codes (eg, soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, touch football) and will learn how these global sports deliver exemplary practice in contexts such as coaching, officiating, community and participation, inclusion, management skills, and player development and wellbeing.
Designed in collaboration with the football industry, classes are taught by industry experts and revolve around real-life case studies of football professionals, clubs, and organisations. Work-integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course where you will experience a minimum of 45 hours of placements in football environments.
ACPE’s Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance) is Australia’s first football degree! A unique and specialised degree that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to prepare for a diverse range of careers in the football industry.
The degree explores a range of football codes (e.g. soccer, rugby league, rugby union, AFL, rugby 7s, wheelchair rugby, futsal, and touch football) where you will learn how these global sports deliver exemplary practice in contexts such as coaching, community participation, management, leadership, sport science, and high-performance.
Designed in collaboration with the football industry, classes are taught by industry experts and revolve around real-life case studies of football professionals, clubs, and organisations, ensuring the outcomes are industry relevant and sought after. Work-integrated learning placements are a key aspect of this course where you will gain invaluable experience with a minimum of 260 hours of placements in football environments.
The Bachelor of Dance Education is a unique specialist professional qualification and is Australia’s first–being delivered through ACPE! Units are provided by highly qualified and experienced professionals, empowering you with all the knowledge and skills to become qualified as a Dance teacher and PDHPE teacher.
Combine dance, health, physical education, and teaching into one degree. Personal development, health, and physical education (PDHPE) are offered as a parallel course of study, enabling you to also qualify in a second teaching method and a key learning area in secondary schools.
It doesn’t matter what style of dance you prefer to teach or where, your industry-recognised qualification from ACPE will be your ticket to success. From tailoring classes in your dance studio to conducting performances in primary or high schools, the future looks bright for Bachelor of Dance Education graduates from ACPE.
The Bachelor of Dance Education is endorsed by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
The Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) incorporates units in movement and health as well as curriculum and pedagogical studies, equipping you with the requisite skills for entering the teaching profession. If you are keen to pursue a career in physical and health education, the Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education) will provide you with the graduate qualification to become a PDHPE teacher.
Based on the Graduate Outcome Survey 2023, ACPE was recognised as achieving a 100% graduate employment rate for this course. With highly qualified and experienced lecturers, and professional experience, you will develop the skills needed to be a confident, classroom-ready teacher.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) provides a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge, practical work experience, and embedded certifications, ensuring that you are prepared for employment upon graduation or ready to pursue a post graduate specialisation.
When you study a Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise), you will come to understand how the human body functions in response to exercise, physical activity, training, and the foundations for health professional programs.
This course provides a broad range of career options in the field of sport science. Graduates may apply for personal accreditation and/or registration with external organizations, including Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) as an Accredited Exercise Scientist* and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) as a Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach#.
The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health (Pathway to Education) provides an exciting blend of health, sport science, and movement, giving you a springboard into a variety of careers and further study.
It is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in health-related fields with a particular focus on physical activity and sport. You will learn how to take responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity and health initiatives to help others become more physically active and improve their health.
Equipped with the knowledge and skills required, you will be work-ready to be employed in Government, community organisations, and the private health sector to promote the importance of physical activity for health.
The Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health is a pathway for the Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education). The first year of the pathway degree and the Education degree have the same units so you do not lose credits or any time when you transfer to the education degree in the second year.
The Bachelor of Sports Business (Leadership) is a unique sports business course in Australia, offering students the opportunity to explore the realm of sports business on both domestic and global scales. This comprehensive program equips students with a deep understanding of sports industry management and a strong foundation in business acumen — preparing them to excel in managing various aspects of professional and non-profit sports organisations, athlete representation, event coordination and more.
Delivered by seasoned industry experts and providing access to sports-centred internships and placements, this degree imparts valuable insights into the sports business’s administrative, legal and financial dimensions. Furthermore, it cultivates the necessary skills for students to adapt to the evolving nature of the sports landscape on both local and international levels.
The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning) is a specialist degree that addresses the high demand for sport coaches and professionals in Australia. The course aims to foster the coaching, administrative, and professional skills necessary for a fulfilling career in sport.
You will learn about coaching theory, strength and conditioning methodology, scientific processes, leadership skills, and communication techniques. There is a good mix of theory and practical activities to align well with the management of political, legislative, and administrative complexities increasingly encountered in the sport coaching sector. In addition, you will gain several supporting certifications to accompany your degree.
ACPE is also a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.
The Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management) is a specialised degree that incorporates a strong focus on building coaching experience and management expertise. The result is a flexible foundation to build upon the key competencies appropriate to highly successful sport coaches and management specialists. It shares core elements of modern coaching and management principles increasingly encountered in the sport sector.
Classes are taught by experts who are highly trained in their fields and who bring their own industry experience to 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.
With employment increasing in Australia for sport coaches and specialist managers, the future looks bright for our graduates. It doesn’t matter where your passion for sport takes you, your qualification from ACPE can help make your dream a reality.
ACPE is also a proud member of the International Council for Coaching Excellence.
