Bachelor of Sports Coaching (Strength and Conditioning)

Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) are not ATAR dependent.

Some options for entry are:

• A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent meeting required standards in relevant subjects.
• An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification.
• One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent

While a qualification can be accepted for admission into a diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree study, a higher performance standard is required for bachelor’s degree entry. Applicants who don’t meet the required standard can pursue associate degree or diploma study. Upon successful completing the diploma or associate degree study, you can articulate into the bachelor’s degree and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. We also offer various alternative entry pathways.

For more information, please enquire.

In this course, subjects you may study include:

• Skill Acquisition
• Coaching Techniques and Pedagogy
• Officiating
• Administration for the Sport and Recreation Industry
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
• Theory and Application of Coaching Sport
• Introduction to Performance and Exercise Psychology
• Introduction to Sports Business
• Applied Exercise Physiology
• Athletics and Aquatics Specialisation
• Strength and Conditioning
• Functional Anatomy
• Performance Analysis and Research in Coaching
• Exercise Prescription Throughout the Lifespan
• Biochemistry and Nutrition
• Professional Communication
• Biomechanics
• Professional Integrity
• Advanced Strength and Conditioning (Work Integrated Learning – WIL)
• Sport Recreation and the Law
• Inclusive Coaching
• Athlete Talent Identification and Development
• Advanced Training Principles and Exercise Prescription
• Sports Medicine