Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)

Location

NSW

Study Mode

Blended, Classroom, On Campus, Workplace

Outcomes

Sports Event Coordinator, Technical Director

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Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Awarded By

Australian College of Physical Education

Duration

3 years full time or part-time equivalent

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

The College is accredited as an Institute of Higher Education by the Commonwealth Government, allowing eligible domestic ACPE students to access FEE-HELP.

There are also other financial assistance packages available to assist students. Enquire for more information.

FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Looking for flexibility in how you pay for your course? We offer a variety of courses that include payment plans as an option, so you can pursue your education while managing your finances more effectively.

Looking for courses with a simple, upfront payment structure? Browse our selection of courses that allow you to pay in full at enrolment, offering you a clear path to qualification without ongoing payment commitments.

Course Rundown

The Bachelor of Football (Development, Management & Performance) qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) allows you to turn your passion for football into a qualification. This degree will provide you with the understanding, skills, and knowledge to work in an incredibly diverse range of careers - centred within the football industry. This degree will explore a range of football codes (e.g. rugby league, rugby union, AFL, futsal, and soccer), all of which will teach you how these sports deliver exemplary practice in areas such as community participation, sport science, coaching, and management. The Bachelor of Football has been designed working directly with the football industry. Classes are taught by industry experts, all of which revolve around real-life case studies of clubs, organisations, and football professionals in order to ensure all knowledge acquired is industry relevant. Work-integrated learning placements are also an integral aspect of this course to help you gain invaluable practical experience in the field - with a minimum of 260 hours of placement in various football environments.

Eligibility

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 move into the bachelor’s degree and apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. Various alternative entry pathways are also offered.

For more information, please enquire.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

While completing the Bachelor of Football (Development, Management & Performance) qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), you may study subjects such as:

SPB1301 – Managing the Sport and Recreation Industry
PER1103 – Coaching Techniques and Pedagogy
HSC1104 – Skill Acquisition
PER1112 – Football Principles and Practices
SPB1101 – Introduction to Sports Business
PER1205 – Officiating
PER1212 – Football Club Development and Support
PER1213 – Player Wellbeing
PER2111 – Leadership and Management in Football
PER2102 – Professional Communication
PER2112 – Football in Education and the Community
PER2113 – Football Tactics Strategies and Analytics
PER2211 – Football Finance Management and Governance
PER2212 – International Study of Football
PER2213 – Football Coaching: Theory into Practice
HSC2205 – Applied Football Science

Why study with Australian College of Physical Education

The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is one of Australia’s leading education providers when it comes to all things sports management, applied fitness, dance and physical education. Students here will graduate with the training to work as fitness professionals as well as the knowledge to manage their own businesses.

ACPE is one of the oldest higher education providers in NSW, providing a premier learning experience for over 100 years. By gaining your qualification at ACPE, you will receive a nationally recognised credential and have access to world-class athletic facilities and training that draws in students from all over the globe.

Student Support

A key value for the team at the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is to ensure their staff and students are well supported and are encouraged to develop both personally and professionally. ACPE has a Student Learning Services (SLS) resource centre which is a student’s hub for all things relating to academic skills and success throughout their studies. Students also have access to SMARTTHINKING - an online service that gives students 24-hour access to academic tutors and resources.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will be awarded a nationally recognised Bachelor of Football (Development, Management & Performance) qualification from Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE). You will have all the skills and knowledge, and be fully qualified to take on a range of different roles involved in football.

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