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“WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT ACPE? THE PEOPLE! IT’S A FRIENDLY COMMUNITY AND A GREAT ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN IN.”Emily ArvinBachelor of Education

(Physical & Health Education)

2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / CONTENTS [03]

05 Welcome

06 9 Reasons to Study

at ACPE

08 About ACPE

10 Studying at ACPE

10 Student Services

11 Academic Development

12 Professional Experience

13 Elite Athlete Program

15 Facilities

16 Scholarships

17 Graduate Success

18 Undergraduate Courses18 Health & Movement [Sport]

20 Dance Education

22 Sports Business

24 Applied Fitness

26 Sports Coaching

& Administration

28 Postgraduate Courses28 Education

30 Athletic Performance

32 Sports Administration

34 Enrolling with ACPE

35 Entry requirements

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2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / WELCOME [05]

WELCOME

The Australian College of Physical Education is one of the oldest and most

respected providers of higher education in the country. In the years since

our 1917 foundation we have earned an enviable reputation for outstanding

commitment to student learning, innovation in teaching and the securing of

superior graduate outcomes.

Today, ACPE is justifi ably proud of the comprehensive services that

complement our core educational offer. Whether through fl exible entry

criteria, dedicated mentorship processes, formal academic development

programs, or the delivery of professional workplace learning, ACPE students

are provided the opportunity to develop advanced technical expertise and key

generic skills to ensure they attain their personal best.

Close engagement with government and industry ensures that ACPE

degree programs refl ect best practice at every level. Complementing this

engagement is the specialist experience of an academic staff dedicated to

the union of ground-breaking theory and hands-on experiential learning.

Additionally, the College’s strong involvement across a range of industry

networks provides extensive scope for students and graduates to link with

employers and accelerate progress in their chosen fi eld.

Ours is among the most dynamic and rapidly changing of all professional

sectors. This leads to enormous opportunity, as well as signifi cant challenges

– clearly, your choice of education provider is a crucial one.

As you prepare for a successful career, one that combines your

passions with your skills, ACPE welcomes the opportunity

to partner in your personal and professional development.

David McDonald

Chief Executive Offi cer

ACPE

Thank you for your interest in ACPE

REASONS TO STUDY AT ACPE

9[06] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / 9 REASONS

[1] We’re the specialistsOur undergraduate and postgraduate

degrees are specifi cally designed to launch

and further careers in PE Teaching, Health

and Movement, Dance, Applied Fitness,

Coaching and Administration, Sports Business,

and Athletic Performance.

[2]First and bestWe’ve been helping young people excel

in careers in sports, dance and physical

education since 1917.

[3]State-of-the-art facilitiesOur modern campus is located at the heart

of Sydney Olympic Park, Australia’s premier

sports precinct. Need we say more?

[4]Experiential learningA fancy term for an essential concept –

here, students learn by doing. ACPE’s

philosophy is always to favour a practical

approach, translating theory into real

knowledge through action.

[5]A balanced approachWe encourage and support students to

integrate their study commitments with

athletic and personal goals in the interests

of a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle.

[6]The cultureWhile we push ourselves hard to deliver the best

physical education offering in Australia. We believe

a key part of that offer lies in nurturing a vibrant,

supportive and inclusive community spirit – one

that doesn’t just facilitate high achievement, but

celebrates it too.

[7]Industry engagementOur partnerships with respected government,

corporate and sports organisations routinely lead

to excellent career opportunities for students

and graduates. In addition, ACPE’s outstanding

academic staff are industry professionals with

extensive real-world experience of the disciplines

they teach.

[8]Help with feesACPE students can have access to FEE-HELP,

a government fi nancial assistance scheme

that allows them to defer tuition fees.

[9]Government accreditationACPE is a fully accredited Higher Education

Provider. ACPE degrees are endorsed by both

the NSW Department of Education and the

NSW Institute of Teachers.

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[08] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / ABOUT ACPE

ABOUT ACPE

As an independent tertiary institution

located in the centre of Sydney’s

internationally renowned Olympic

Park precinct, ACPE attracts

individuals from around Australia

and the world who wish to launch or

further careers in sport, dance and

their related professions.

A trainer of physical education

teachers since its establishment in

1917, ACPE’s educational offering

refl ects the increased complexity of

sport and sports-related fi elds. Our

degree programs encompass the

disciplines of physical and health

education, dance, applied fi tness,

sports coaching and administration,

sports business and high level

athletic performance – all delivered in

the context of an holistic educational

ethos that integrates academic

excellence, sporting endeavour,

social engagement and that sense of

balance essential to any truly healthy

and fulfi lling lifestyle.

Here, innovative teaching techniques

combine with access to a host of

world-class sporting facilities to

create a unique learning experience.

ACPE is proud of an educational

history that is refl ected in the success

of its alumni – community leaders

who have engaged at the highest level

of industry and made outstanding

social contributions over many years.

VISIONTo be recognised as a leading

national provider of innovative career

education in sport, physical activity

and health.

MISSION• We deliver quality education

through a unique blend of

applied theory and practice.

• We foster superior interactive

learning through staff that

are committed, qualifi ed and

experienced.

• We enhance the student experience

by providing a supportive and

inclusive environment that

nurtures individual potential.

• Our students develop the

knowledge, skills and attributes

that promote success in their

chosen careers.

ACPE is Australia’s leading provider of specialist undergraduate and

postgraduate degrees in the related disciplines of sport, dance and

physical education

ACPE is like a university

that specialises in sport.

Aaron ParkerBachelor of Health & Movement (Sport)

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VALUESIn addition to affi rming societal

values such as honesty, integrity, ethicality and social responsibility,

the college demonstrates

commitment to the following

specifi c values in the pursuit

of its Vision and Mission:

• Intellectual Freedom

We recognise the importance of

ideas, intellectual freedom and

the pursuit of open enquiry.

• Quality We strive to improve the quality

of, delivery of and access to

educational programs and services.

• Innovation

We anticipate the needs of the

market.

• Practicality We ensure students are job-ready.

• Support

We partner in the personal and

professional development of

students and staff.

GOVERNANCE AND QUALITYThe delivery of academic programs

at ACPE is the responsibility of the

Academic Board. The Academic

Board is appointed by, but

independent of, the College Board.

Part of the Academic Board’s role is

to uphold excellence in educational

standards and ensure that students

receive an innovative and challenging

learning experience during their time

at ACPE.

Chair of the Academic Board

• Emeritus Professor L Michael

Koder AM

BSc (Hons), PhD UNSW; MSc Newcastle

Appointed members

of the Academic Board

• Associate Professor Pamela Coutts

BSc, Dip Ed (Syd), BA (Hons), PhD (Macq)

• Dr Lloyd Dawe

BSc DipEd (Syd) Med (Hons) UNSW

PhD (Cambridge)

• Associate Professor Donna

O’Connor

BEd (Hons) MEd PhD (USyd)

• Mr Peter Ross

Assoc.Dip Rec (Kuring-gai), M. Mgmt (UTS)

• Ms Margaret Sullivan

BEd (Technical) (SCAE), BAdEd (Dist),

MEd (Hons) (Macq), Grad Cert

• Dr Paul Webb

BEd (Tas CAE), MHumKin (Windsor Can),

MSc, PhD (Oregon)

ACCREDITATIONACPE is an accredited Higher

Education Provider (HEP).

Our registration with the NSW

Department of Education and

Training and our status as a HEP

recognised by the Department

of Education, Employment and

Workplace Relations, ensure that

ACPE graduates receive a degree that

is equal to that of any public university

and have access to FEE-HELP.

As an approved HEP, ACPE

is included in the Australian

Qualifi cations Framework register

of Recognised Education Institutions

and Authorised Accreditation

Authorities.

“I CAME TO ACPE FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF EXPERIENCE.”Lenore BeatonBachelor of Education


[10] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / STUDYING AT ACPE

STUDYING AT ACPE

STUDENT SERVICESACPE is proud of its strong sense

of college community. Our Student

Services department is responsible

for providing services and activities

that encourage interaction between

students and help them maximise

their enjoyment of college life.

Student Services staff are based on

campus and are available throughout

the week to assist students in any

way they can.

Advice and information

We provide information about job

opportunities, seminars, courses

and news. This information is

communicated via regular meetings,

notice boards, Facebook and email.

Events such as the ACPE Careers

Market, Annual Academic Showcase

and Annual Awards function

offer additional opportunities for

information sharing, interaction,

and fun.

Counselling service

ACPE is committed to the health

and wellbeing of students. The

ACPE counselling service operates

on a weekly basis throughout

the year. For appointments and

further information please contact

[email protected].

Special consideration

ACPE is aware that personal issues

may impact upon a student’s capacity

to study and complete required

assessment tasks in a semester.

When such issues arise, our support

facilities offer help, hope and

encouragement.

The Student Representative Group

(SRG)

The SRG gives students the

opportunity to build their leadership

skills. Members are elected from the

student body with the aim of having

representatives from each year and

degree group. Student Services

meets with the SRG each fortnight

to discuss news and information

that should be passed to students.

Conversely, the SRG serves as an

important voice for the student body

in providing feedback to the college.

Orientation Week

Orientation Week falls immediately

prior to the fi rst week of classes.

O-Week is designed to help ease the

transition into college life and to:

• Familiarise students with their

degree program.

• Inform students about the

resources and services available

on campus.

• Provide the opportunities for new

students to meet and engage.

• Introduce students to the staff

and campus facilities.

The ACPE learning environment is designed solely around the needs

of students, who are supported in their development at every step

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The Mentor Program

The Mentor Program was established

to ensure that new students feel

welcome supported and are able to

integrate smoothly into the college

community. In providing access to

a mentor, the program provides

students a structure for discussing

concerns about their academic or

personal life and a constructive

avenue for sourcing further help

if and as they require it.

Social activities

There’s a lot going on at ACPE

besides study! Getting involved in

the social life of the college is a

great way to meet others and have

fun. In addition to O-Week activities,

students participate in fundraising

events, university games, student

barbecues, harbour cruises, the

annual sports awards function,

welcome parties for new students

and much more.

University and social sport

At ACPE, college-based sport is

integral to the student experience.

For that reason the college publishes

a monthly social sport calendar to

advertise events such as the ACPE

Soccer World Cup, basketball games

and weekly yoga and fi tness classes

to name a few.

Australian University Sport allows

students around Australia to take

part in competitive sport at regional,

national and international levels.

For example, ACPE students compete

in the Eastern University Games,

Australian University Games and

Australian University Championship

events. Students may be eligible

to qualify for the World University

Games or other championships.

Student Services makes the

arrangements necessary to facilitate

participation.

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENTThe Academic Development Offi ce

(ADO) is a resource centre for

academic and career-related skills

that are essential to professional

development and success. ADO staff

are committed to helping students

maximise academic potential.

Programs begin during Orientation

Week to aid the transition to a

tertiary-level environment and

regular workshops are conducted

throughout the semester. These

workshops offer training in a range

of skills such as essay writing,

academic reading, studying,

time management and verbal

presentation.

ADO staff are on campus daily.

It is recommended that students

organise a personal consultation

with a member of the Academic

Development team.

Additionally, students from all

disciplines and year levels are

encouraged to use SkillZone,

an online learning resource that

features useful links, suggested

texts, downloads, worksheets and

writing guides and information about

plagiarism and other major issues

that pertain to student learning.

“THE STAFF HERE ARE AMAZING, THE COURSE IS FUN AND I LOVE THE FRIENDS I’VE MADE.”Melanie LillisBachelor of Education


[12] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / STUDYING AT ACPE

STUDYING AT ACPE

Professional Experience and

voluntary community engagement is

a vital component of all ACPE courses

and refl ects the college’s philosophy

of applied learning. Professional

Experience allows students to make

informed careers decisions and

provides an opportunity to establish

a professional profi le in their chosen

fi eld. The college maintains strong

partnerships in many sports-related

sectors and these translate into

meaningful and relevant work

experience opportunities for students.

Depending on their chosen course

of study, students gain valuable

experience in one of the following

areas:

• Applied Fitness

Fitness centre franchises such

as Fitness First and Vision

Personal Training.

• Dance Education

Four professional placements at

primary and secondary schools.

• Health and Movement

Voluntary community engagement

experience; those who choose

to continue their studies with a

Graduate Diploma of Education

participate in school-based

placements.

• Sports Business

Seminars and workplace visits,

in addition to a professional

placement and networking events.

• Sports Coaching and Administration

Seminars and workplace visits,

in addition to a professional

placement.

“WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS, WE’RE ACTUALLY RUNNING THE LESSONS AND GAINING PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD.”Matt ClarkBachelor of Education


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACPE’s focus on experiential learning is one more factor that sets us

apart. Here, students learn by doing

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ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAMACPE is recognised as an ‘Elite

Athlete-Friendly Institution’ by the

Australian Sports Commission,

the Australian Institute of Sport

and the NSW Institute of Sport.

This recognition is given under the

auspices of the National Athlete

Career and Education program.

Elite Athlete-Friendly status

acknowledges ACPE’s ongoing

commitment to the needs of elite

athletes by providing opportunities

for successfully combining their

sporting careers with their academic

aspirations. ACPE has dedicated

staff contact offi cers who work

closely with athletes and their

course convenors to help manage

their study and sport commitments

throughout the semester.

Identifying elite athletes

Athletes who identify themselves

as elite are verifi ed through the

registration and scholarship

processes, or are recognised as

elite by the National Athletes Career

and Education (ACE) program.

In the latter case, the national ACE

manager acts as a representative

from the Australian Sports

Commission to investigate, verify

and make a recommendation to

the college.

Students may also qualify if they are

recognised by other organisations as

an elite athlete, for instance:

• Australian Institute of Sport

• State institutes or academies

of sport

• AFL Players’ Association

• Australian Cricketers’ Association

• Rugby Union Players’ Association

• Rugby League Professionals’

Association

• Australian Professional Footballers’

Association

• National senior squad members

from Coaching and Athlete Career

Education (CACE)-supported sports

• Coach Career Management Program

• Securing Career Opportunities and

Professional Employment (SCOPE)

Program

Breakfasts and seminars are

organised during the semester as

part of the regular college event

calendar to foster interaction among

athletes, build time-management

skills and encourage them in their

studies.

There are many elite athletes

currently studying at ACPE, including:

• Andrew Ryan (Canterbury Bulldogs)

• Matt Ballin (Manly Sea Eagles)

• Daniel Mortimer (Parramatta Eels)

• Luke Burt (Parramatta Eels)

• Tim Mannah

(Parramatta Eels /NSW Blues)

• Kristy Durheim (NSWIS Netball)

• Alison Lovatt (NSWIS Netball)

• Chris Dyson (NSW Water Polo)

• Ognjen Matic (Australian Handball)

• Kate Hollywood (Hockey)

• James Magnussen (Swimming)

• Cobie-Jane Morgan

(Australian Rugby team)

• Jessica McCall

(Australian Women’s Touch team)

• Beau Casson (NSW Cricket)

• Beau Robinson (Queensland Reds)

• Aidan Roach (Australian Water Polo)

• Melanie Lillis

(Australian Fitness Aerobics Team)

• Jacob Groth (Athletics)

• Kevin Moore (Athletics)

“ACPE’S DANCE COURSE HAS MADE ME A MUCH BETTER DANCER – I’VE BEEN THROWN INTO NEW STYLES AND LEARNT THINGS I WOULD NEVER HAVE CONSIDERED.”Celeste MaxwellBachelor of Dance Education

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Our main campus is located in Figtree Drive, adjacent to the NSW Institute of Sport. In addition to excellent transport links, ACPE students enjoy access to a host of outstanding sporting facilities in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct:• Athletics Centre

A world-class multi-function

Athletic Centre. It boasts a two-

arena complex and operates as an

international-standard track and

fi eld facility for competition events

and training.

• Aquatic Centre

One of the world’s best, its three

pools cater to all aquatic sports,

including water polo, diving and

synchronised swimming. It also

features spa, sauna, steam room,

gymnasium and cardio theatre

facilities.

• Tennis Centre

A state-of-the-art venue hosting

regional, national and international

tournaments. The centre is home

to Tennis NSW, responsible for

the growth, development and

promotion of the sport.

• Sports Centre

A focal point for regional, national

and international sports as well as

seminars, functions and concerts.

• Hockey Centre

A training and competition venue

for players of all levels, from

school teams to international

representatives.

Our on campus facilities include:• Sports Hall

Multi-purpose area that caters for

a range of sporting activities.

• Computer Labs

Over 140 computers for classroom

and self-study.

• Wireless Internet

Available throughout the main

campus.

• Weights Room and Gymnasium

Open to all students and located

in the Sports Centre.

• ACPE Library

The ACPE collection is considered

a centre of excellence for sporting

information. The library is at the

service of students, ACPE Alumni

and the NSW Institute of Sport.

• Science Labs

There are two purpose built

laboratories at the main campus.

These labs contain facilities

and equipment used to teach

science-based units such as

anatomy, physiology, mechanics of

movement and exercise physiology.

• Dance Studios

There are two air-conditioned

dance studios with imported

sprung fl oors, high ceilings,

mirrors and sound and data

equipment providing a superior

general studio space.

• Student Common Room

A place where students can relax

when not attending classes.

• Kitchen

Kitchen facilities are available to

students.

• Parking

There is on-campus parking and

additional parking available at a

nearby parking station.

FACILITIESACPE is located at Sydney Olympic Park,

the home of the 2000 Summer Olympics

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[16] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

The prestigious ACPE Young Leaders

Scholarship is awarded to students

with a demonstrated potential to

make an outstanding contribution

in the following areas:

• Academic achievement.

• Accomplishment in sport, dance,

or offi ciating.

• Leadership and future career

direction.

Applicants who are not awarded the

top-tier scholarship are automatically

considered for the Young Leaders

partial scholarship. In each case,

successful recipients receive help

with tuition fees.

Scholarship holders are normally

expected to maintain a full-time

study load (four units of study each

semester) for the duration of their

studies.

The scholarship application process

can only begin once an application

to study at ACPE has been received.

Scholarship applicants are required

to compose a vision statement about

their intended degree of study.

Recipients of ACPE Young Leaders

full or partial scholarships are

expected to meet the terms,

conditions and procedures described

in the Scholarship Policy, in the

Scholarship Agreement, in guidelines

published by the Scholarship

Committee and in the Student

Code of Conduct. It is anticipated

that scholarship holders will take

on leadership roles in the college

community.

Applications for scholarships close

approximately four weeks before

enrolment.

The offering of study scholarships at ACPE attracts genuine leaders

and reinforces our culture of contribution

I enjoy the classes and lectures –

they’re really interactive. I feel really

confi dent about tackling work.

Alison LovatBachelor of Sports Business

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[17]2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / GRADUATE SUCCESS

GRADUATE SUCCESS

Communication

The ability to communicate effectively

in any situation, in particular those

requiring literacy, numeracy and

IT skills.

Independent and lifelong learning

A commitment to ongoing learning,

intellectual development, critical

analysis and creativity.

Information literacy

The ability to use information

effectively.

Social justice

Respect for diversity, equal

opportunity and individual

and civic responsibility.

Discipline knowledge and skills

A command of disciplinary

knowledge and relevant

professional skills.

Ethics

An awareness of and sensitivity

to, ethics and ethical standards in

relationships and professional work.

Teamwork

An ability to show leadership

and work collaboratively.

Global perspective

Respect for cultural and

intellectual diversity.

ACPE degree programs are designed to help

students develop a formidable array of skills

and qualities

The college was great

and after three years

at ACPE I’d learned

to safely coach over

20 sports. I particularly

enjoyed all the practical

experience – having over

1000 hours of teaching

and coaching experience

enabled me to learn from

my mistakes and become

a better teacher faster.

Christian Mayo Bachelor of Physical Education

Program Director, Play Rugby

USA New York

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We’re committed to cultivating the following graduate attributes:

“THE FLEXIBLE STUDY PROGRAMS AND THE SCHOLARSHIP REALLY HELPED ME OUT.”Jack MoyesBachelor of Applied Fitness

[18] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / HEALTH & MOVEMENT (SPORT)

Maybe your future lies in teaching. Maybe it doesn’t. ACPE’s Bachelor of

Health & Movement (Sport) delivers huge career fl exibility within the health

and sport industries, meaning you aren’t committed to a single job path

BACHELOR OF

HEALTH &MOVEMENT (SPORT)

OVERVIEW

Degree duration 3 years full-time

or part-time equivalent

Major areas of study Movement

studies, Sport, Health and an

introduction to exercise science

Suggested secondary school

subjects English, Personal

Development, Health and

Physical Education, Biology

Intake March/July

Entry requirements See page 35

FEE-HELP available? Yes

DESCRIPTION

Endorsed by the NSW Department

of Education, the Bachelor of Health

& Movement (Sport) prepares

students to work at an advanced

level within the health and movement

industries. The degree covers the

theoretical issues underpinning

health and movement, as well as

how to apply knowledge in practical

situations across a range of fi elds. In

addition, this degree meets discipline

requirements for secondary school

teaching in physical and health

education.

The degree takes a socio-cultural

approach to the discipline. Health is

explored across historical, scientifi c,

economic, cultural and political

contexts. Movement is treated in

terms of composition, performance,

analysis and life-long adherence.

The course has four distinct areas

of study:

• Movement Games and skills

• Science The theory of human

movement

• Health Improving quality of life

• Integrating and Elective Units Professional Skill development

STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Health & Movement

(Sport) can be completed in three

years of full-time study. A maximum

of eight years is allowed for students

to complete the degree part-time.

The degree program is divided

into six semesters, each of 12

weeks duration. Study involves

approximately 16 contact hours a

week, (excluding examination and

study weeks).

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesPotential careers include work

with community and professional

sporting organisations, as well as in

the community and corporate health

sectors. Graduates are qualifi ed to

work as:

• Recreation offi cers

• Health education offi cers

• Health administrators

• Sports administrators

• Sports development offi cers

Specialisations• Teaching At the completion of the

Bachelor of Health & Movement

(Sport), graduates interested

in teaching enrol in a one-year

Graduate Diploma of Education

(see page 28) to attain their four-

year professional qualifi cation.

• Athletic Performance Graduates

who wish to specilaise in High

Performance Coaching should

consider the Graduate Diploma

of Athletic Performance.

• Sports Administration A one-year

Graduate Diploma in this fast-

growing sector is also offered.

Semester Movement Science Health Integrating & Elective Units

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1 Principles of Movement Skill Acquisition Understanding Health

Movement: An Historical Perspective

SEMESTER 2 Theory and Application of Movement Anatomy and Physiology Health: A Sociological Perspective

Global and Local Infl uences on Health

in Australia

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER 3 Composition and Performance Applied Exercise Physiology Current Health Issues 1:

Chronic Disease

Professional Ethics

SEMESTER 4 Motivation for Physical Activity Mechanics of Human

Movement and Performance

Promoting Health Understanding and Using Research

THIRD YEAR

SEMESTER 5 Athletics in the Community Current Health Issues 2: Risk Taking

Physical Activity Across a Lifespan Raising Health Awareness

SEMESTER 6 Inclusive Physical Activity Health Advocacy in Action Health Elective:

Health through the Lifespan

Movement Elective:

Sociological Issues in Sport

BACHELOR OF HEALTH & MOVEMENT (SPORT)

Note: All units are assigned six (6) credit points each and EFTSL of 0.125 unless otherwise indicated

Current as at 31 August 2011

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The lecturers offer advice

and encouragement with

all aspects of study.

Jacob GrothBachelor of Education


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[20] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / DANCE EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF

DANCEEDUCATIONIf you want a professional career as a teacher of dance and movement,

ACPE’s degree is specifi cally designed with you in mind

OVERVIEW



Major areas of study Dance, Science

Movement Studies, Education, Health


subjects Dance, English, Personal

Development, Health & Physical

Education, Biology

Intake March/July



DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Dance Education

prepares graduates to teach dance

in the secondary school system, or

apply their skills and knowledge

in other educational contexts. The

degree is unique in Australia in that

it positions the study and practice

of dance as an art form within

the broader context of physical

activity and physical expression.

Students who undertake this degree

build a foundation for the lifelong

development of skills and attributes

appropriate to professional teachers.

Personal Development, Health and

Physical Education (PD/H/PE) is

offered as a parallel course of study,

enabling students to qualify in a

second teaching method and a key

learning area in secondary schools.

The Bachelor of Dance Education is

endorsed by the NSW Department

of Education.

Major study strands include:

• Education This focuses on

teaching skills

• Curriculum Learning what

you teach

• Dance Performance, composition

and appreciation

• Health The ‘H’ in PD/H/PE

• Movement Learning to teach

sport e.g. athletics, gymnastics

and games

• Science The theory of human

movement

STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Dance Education

can be completed in four years of

full-time study. A maximum of eight

years is allowed for students to

complete the degree part-time.


into eight semesters, each of 12




study weeks).

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesGraduates are qualifi ed to:

• Teach dance in the education sector

(government and independent

schools)

• Teach PD/H/PE in government

and independent schools

• Teach dance in private dance

studios

• Teach dance, sport and other

physical activities for community

recreation bodies

Past graduate employers

• NSW Department of Education

• Government and independent

schools

• Private dance studios

• Community recreation bodies

Semester Education Curriculum Dance Health Movement Science

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1 Foundations of Dance The Health

of Young People

Elements

of Movement

Skill Acquisition

SEMESTER 2 Dance Composition Dance History Making Informed

Decisions about

Health & Wellbeing

Anatomy

& Physiology

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER 3 Classroom Skills 1 Curriculum Planning

for Learning and

Teaching in PD/H/PE 1

Classical Dance

Styles

Practices

in Movement

Professional Experience 1


SEMESTER 4 Adolescent

Development

Popular Dance Styles Mechanics of

Movement and

Performance

Aboriginal Education

THIRD YEAR

SEMESTER 5 Classroom Skills 2 Curriculum Planning

for Learning and

Teaching in Dance 1

Dance Performance The Application

of Teaching Games


SEMESTER 6 Social Infl uences

and Student Diversity

Dance Composition

for Groups

Dance Analysis Human

Relationships

for Wellbeing

FOUTH YEAR

SEMESTER 7 Literacy for Learning

and Teaching

Curriculum Planning

for Learning and

Teaching in PD/H/PE 2

The Art of

Teaching Dance

Curriculum Planning

for Learning and

Teaching in Dance 2


SEMESTER 8 The Inclusive

Classroom

Teacher

as Researcher

Dance

& Technology

Dance Production

BACHELOR OF DANCE EDUCATION



[21]

The PD/H/PE (Personal

Development, Health,

and Physical Education)

course was extremely

appealing as sport, health

and dance are my passion.

Mia BakerBachelor of Dance Education

“ “

If it’s the commercial aspect of the sports sector that inspires you, ACPE’s

ground-breaking sports business course is precisely what you need

[22] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / SPORTS BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF

SPORTSBUSINESS

OVERVIEW



Major areas of study Sports

Management and Leadership, Sports

Marketing and Communications,

Sport and its Social Context, Finance,

Accounting and Economics


subjects English, Business Studies,

Economics, Mathematics

Intake March/July



DESCRIPTION

The knowledge covered in the

Bachelor of Sports Business is based

on the business operations of the

sports environment. In Australia

the sector has transitioned from

being largely semi-professional to

its current status as a multi-million

dollar corporate industry. Sports

Business is a global fi eld in which

Australians have earned an enviable

reputation for excellence.

ACPE is helping to build that

reputation by delivering an innovative

degree, taught by lecturers with

demonstrated real-world expertise.

As an emerging discipline, ACPE’s

Bachelor of Sports Business brings

concentrated focus to the commercial

aspects of the sports industry.

The degree involves learning about

how sports businesses operate, with

particular emphasis on marketing,

management and administration.

Learning outcomes are maximised

by the degree’s structure, which tests

student’s skills and knowledge in

order to emphasise the professional

judgement necessary to succeed in

the sports sector.

Major study areas:

• Sports Management

and Leadership

• Sports Marketing and

Communications

• Sport and Its Social Context

• Finance, Accounting

and Economics

STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Sports Business

can be completed in three years of









study weeks).

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesThe degree offers the fl exibility to

tailor careers according to individual

goals and interests. Graduates are

qualifi ed to work as:

• Managers in the fi tness industry

• Managers of sporting organisations

• Sports marketers

• Event managers

Past graduate employers• Sydney Swans

• Sydney FC

• Cronulla Sharks

• Australian Rugby Union

• NSW Hockey

• Surf Life Saving Australia

• Puma Clothing

Semester Sports Management & Leadership

Sports Marketing & Communications

Sport and Its Social Context

Finance, Accounting & Economics

Integrative Experience

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1

Kno

wle

dge

Introduction to

Sports Business

Sports Marketing Economics of Sport Business

Sports Administration

SEMESTER 2 Event and

Project Management

Media Management

Governance Management

Information Systems


SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER 3

Envi

ronm

ent International

Sport Business

Consumer Behaviour Sport Business and Society

Sport and the Law

SEMESTER 4 Human Resource

Management

Accounting for Managers Contemporary Issues

in Sport Business (PBL)Statutory Requirements

for Sport Business


Exit point for Associate Degree of Sports Business

THIRD YEAR

SEMESTER 5

Appl

icat

ion

Facility and

Risk Management

Public Relations and

Sports Management

Health and

Lifestyle Management

Leadership in

Sports Business

SEMESTER 6 Sport Finance Sport Business Project (PBL)

Research Methodology

for Sports Business

Entrepreneurship in

the Sports Industry


BACHELOR OF SPORTS BUSINESS



[23]

Apart from the education

side of things, you’ve got the

networks and the contacts

you need to get into the

industries you want to be in

at the end of the degree.

Maan MuhanaBachelor of Sports Business

“ “

[24] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / APPLIED FITNESS

BACHELOR OF

APPLIEDFITNESSIf you’re looking for the next level of fi tness degree – one that combines

with a superior Personal Training course – you’ve come to the right place

OVERVIEW



Major areas of study Fitness Studies,

Science for Fitness, VET

and Management, Professional

Skill Development


subjects Personal Development,

Health and Physical Education,

Biology

Intake March/July



DESCRIPTION

Previously, Australia’s rapidly-

growing fi tness industry required

vocational qualifi cations as an entry

point. The Bachelor of Applied

Fitness incorporates this vocational

requirement while delivering a

higher level of qualifi cation – namely,

an undergraduate degree.

The Bachelor of Applied Fitness

combines the theory and practice

of the fi eld – motivation and

learning, ethics, communication and

administration are each balanced

with the ‘hard yard’ demands of

practical training.

Designed by professional fi tness

association members, providers of

current industry accreditation and

academics with industry experience,

the Bachelor of Applied Fitness is

divided into four strands:

• Fitness Studies

• Science for Fitness

• Vocational Education Training (VET)

and Management

• Professional Skill Development

Subjects include:

• Health Promotion

• Fitness Management

• Human Anatomy

• Kinesiology

• Nutrition

• Physiology

STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Applied Fitness

can be completed in three years of









study weeks).

At the completion of all fi rst year

subjects students are qualifi ed to

work as Personal Trainers. Many

students launch PT careers while

undertaking second and third year

studies.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesGraduates are qualifi ed to pursue

a range of fi tness careers:

• Personal Trainers

• Fitness facilities management

and event management

• Corporate health and fi tness

trainers

• Special needs training

• Strength and conditioning coaches

at professional or community-

based sports clubs

• Postgraduate studies associated

with fi tness and health



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Semester Fitness Studies Science for Fitness VET & Management Professional Skill Development

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1 Fitness and Active Lifestyles Foundations of Fitness Science Fitness Instruction

and Management 1

IT in Fitness Administration

SEMESTER 2 Principles and Practices

in Fitness Participation

Foundations of Physiology

and Nutrition for Fitness

Fitness Instruction

and Management 2

Effective Personal Communication

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER 3 Health Promotion Mechanics of Movement Fitness Instruction

and Management 3

Problem Based Learning 1:

Theme of Exercise Adherence

SEMESTER 4 Special Populations and Fitness Physiology and Nutrition

among the Healthy Population

Fitness Instruction

and Management 4

Professional Ethics in

the Fitness Industry

Associate Degree of Applied Fitness Exit Point

THIRD YEAR

SEMESTER 5 Fitness Industry Trends

and Issues

Mechanics of Prevention

and Rehabilitation

Small Business Management

Principles for the Fitness Industry

Adult Learning and Motivation

SEMESTER 6 Research in Fitness Physiology and Nutrition

for Special Populations

Small Business Management

Practices for the Fitness Industry


Theme of Fitness for Special

Populations

BACHELOR OF APPLIED FITNESS

[25]

I chose ACPE because it

specialises in sports and offers

degrees specifi c to what I want

to achieve in my career – I want

to return to Mauritius and help

develop the fi tness industry.

I love the facilities, the location

and the opportunities ACPE offers.

Vanessa La RoseBachelor of Applied Fitness

“

“

[26] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / SPORTS COACHING & ADMINISTRATION

BACHELOR OF

SPORTS COACHING & ADMINISTRATIONIf your interest in the sports industry is not limited to a single type of role, the

sports coaching course delivers genuine versatility and breadth of expertise

OVERVIEW



Major areas of study Dynamics

of Human Movement, Training

and Performance Principles,

Professional Skill Development,

Coaching and Coaching Pedagogy

and Sport Administration


subjects Personal Development,

Health and Physical Education,

Business Studies, Biology

Intake March/July



DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Sports Coaching

& Administration is a specialised

degree that fosters the coaching,

administration and professional

skills necessary for a fulfi lling

career in sport. It educates

students in modern coaching and

conditioning techniques, as well as

in the management of the political,

legislative and administrative

complexities encountered in the

sports sector.

The degree offers a unique mix of

human movement and coaching

studies, along with a variety

of administrative and generic

professional skills. More than being

simply knowledge-based, the course

incorporates a strong problem-

solving focus.

STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Sports Coaching

& Administration can be completed

in three years of full-time study. A

maximum of eight years is allowed

for students to complete the degree

part-time.






study weeks).

The Associate Degree serves as an

exit point from the degree after two

years.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesGraduates are qualifi ed to work as:

• Sports coaching development

offi cers

• Directors of coaching

• Coaching coordinators

• Sports administrators

• Self-employed coaching providers

Organisations that employ graduates• National and state-based sporting

organisations

• Professional sports clubs

• Government agencies (national,

regional, local)

Past graduate employers• Government and independent

schools

• PCYC Parramatta Eagles

• Cronulla Sharks

• Loftus TAFE

• Baseball NSW

Note: All units are assigned six (6) credit points each and EFTSL of 0.125 unless otherwise indicated Additional course requirements for Associate Degree: (a) Level 1 (entry level) Offi ciating accreditation & (b) Level 1 (entry level) Coaching accreditation or equivalentAdditional course requirements for Bachelor Degree: (a) Level 1 (entry level) Offi ciating accreditation & (b) Level 2 (entry level plus 1) Coaching accreditation or equivalentCurrent as at 31 August 2011

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Semester Coaching & Coaching Pedagogy

Dynamics of Human Movement

Sport Administration Professional Skill Development

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER 1 Coaching Techniques

and Pedagogy

Foundations of Performance

for Human Movement

Governance in Sport IT in Sport Administration


SEMESTER 2 Psychology of Performance

and Participation

Strength and Conditioning

for Human Movement

Sport Administration Problem Based Learning 1:

Theme – Performance Management

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER 3 Athletic Development

Through the Lifespan

Understanding Motion

and Human Movement

Effective Professional

Communication

Offi ciating


SEMESTER 4 Advanced Training Principles

and Exercise Prescription

Human Resource Management Problem Based Learning 2:

Theme – Law and Offi ciatingLegal Issues in Sport

Associate Degree Exit Point

THIRD YEAR

SEMESTER 5 Theory and Application

of Coaching Games

Project Management

in Sports Administration

Professional Ethics

Marketing and Public

Relations in Sport


SEMESTER 6 Performance Analysis

and Research in Coaching

Financial Administration

Management


Theme – Performance Analysis

and EvaluationInclusive Coaching

BACHELOR OF SPORTS COACHING & ADMINISTRATION

[27]

You not only learn how

to be a better coach,

but the administration

side of it. I’m loving every

minute. I want to build

a solid network within

the coaching world.

Samuel GyimahBachelor of Sports Coaching

& Administration

“

“

Designed to meet the professional needs of prospective educators,

this is your passport to a teaching career

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

EDUCATION

OVERVIEW

Course duration 1 year full-time


Major areas of study Applicants

should refer to the course

structure table

Intake March/July

Entry requirements

• ACPE Bachelor of Health

& Movement (Sport); or

• Relevant undergraduate degree


DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Diploma of Education

centres around the critical application

of skills and knowledge gained

at an undergraduate level. The

course is designed to develop the

attributes that are a prerequisite for

entry into the teaching profession –

specifi cally the teaching of personal

development, health and physical

education.

The theory and practical

competencies acquired through

undertaking course units are

extended in a practical, school-based

context through ACPE’s Professional

Experience program. This program

provides students with a diverse

range of practical experiences

designed to accelerate professional

skills sets, as well as the values and

understandings that are the hallmark

of the professional graduate teacher.

The graduate diploma is fully

accredited by the NSW Institute of

Teachers.

STRUCTURE

The Graduate Diploma of Education

is taught over three semesters in a

one-year period.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesOn completion of this course,

graduates are qualifi ed for

employment as teachers of Personal

Development, Health and Physical

Education in government and

independent schools – both in

Australia and internationally.

[28] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS /EDUCATION

Semester Education (The Learner) Learning & Teaching (The Classroom) Curriculum (The Subject)

SEMESTER 1 Adolescent Development Classroom Skills 1 Literacy for Learning and Teaching Curriculum Planning for Learning

and Teaching in PD/H/PE 1

Professional Experience 1: Orientation to Teaching

SEMESTER 2 Social Infl uences and Student Diversity Classroom Skills 2 Curriculum Planning for Learning

and Teaching in PD/H/PE 2

Professional Experience 2: Teacher as Manager

SEMESTER 3 Aboriginal Education The Inclusive Classroom Advanced Curriculum Issues in PD/H/PE

Professional Experience: Towards Independence

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF EDUCATION

[29]

My study at ACPE will help me

achieve my goal to develop a

health promotion program for

delivery in primary schools.

Rachel SmithBachelor of Health & Movement (Sport)

“ “Note: All units are assigned six (6) credit points each and EFTSL of 0.125 unless otherwise indicated


The diploma consolidates high-level specialist knowledge across key disciplines

in athletic performance

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

OVERVIEW




should refer to the course structure

table

Intake March/July

Entry requirements

• ACPE Bachelor of Health &

Movement (Sport); or

• Relevant undergraduate degree,

such as the Bachelor of Applied

Fitness; or

• Advanced Diploma and

work experience; or

• Extensive work experience


DESCRIPTION

The Graduate Diploma of Athletic

Performance offers professional

education in exercise physiology,

biomechanics, nutrition and sports

psychology. Less ‘science focused’

than traditional sports science

courses, the Diploma offers a

balance of practical and professional

perspectives – including the use of

technology in athletic performance,

long-term athletic planning and

a robust academic framework

grounded in the latest innovations.

STRUCTURE

The course comprises of eight units

of study. Students can elect to exit the

course after four units and graduate

with the Graduate Certifi cate of

Athletic Performance.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesOn completion, graduates are

commonly employed in:

• Professional sporting organisations

• Development units for semi-

professional sporting organisations

• University and college organisations

• Institutes of sport working with

elite athletes

• Companies specialising in athletic

performance for elite athletes

[30] 2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE



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Semester

SEMESTER 1 The Science of

Athletic Performance

Advanced

Training Methods

Planning for


Long-Term


Graduate Certifi cate of Athletic Performance Exit Point

SEMESTER 2 Methods of Recovery Technology and


Physiological Testing Injury Prevention

and Rehabilitation

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

[31]

ACPE offerred me a

fl exible timetable that

suits my training routine.

Jacob GrothBachelor of Education


“ “

2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / SPORTS ADMINISTRATION[32]

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF

SPORTS ADMINISTRATIONOur newest degree innovates and accelerates the development

of sports industry leaders

OVERVIEW




should refer to the course structure

table

Intake March/July

Entry requirements

• Bachelor of Health & Movement

(Sport); or

• Relevant undergraduate degree; or

• Advanced Diploma and

work experience; or

• Extensive work experience


Delivery Flexible timetables,

which include a mix of night

and weekend classes

DESCRIPTION

The design of the Graduate

Diploma of Sports Administration

acknowledges industry’s need for

managers and administrators who

are familiar with the contemporary

sports environment. The increasing

political, legislative and commercial

complexity of the issues surrounding

the administration of sport

demands managers with enhanced

qualifi cations at a postgraduate level.

The strength of this course lies in the

breadth of its focus – governance,

fi nance, law, ethics, facility

management, human resource

management, marketing, media

relations, event management and

risk management.

The exploration of administrative

principles within each unit is

supported through the use of case

studies specifi c to the sports industry.

Case studies provide students

with strong application-based

and vocationally-relevant learning

experiences.

STRUCTURE

The course comprises eight units of

study. Students can elect to exit the

course after four units and graduate

with the Graduate Certifi cate of

Sports Administration.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Employment opportunitiesGraduates commonly gain

employment as middle and senior

managers in local, national and

international sports organisations

such as:

• Government and semi-government

agencies

• Not-for-profi t sport organisations

and businesses

• Professional sports leagues

• Private sports organisations

and businesses



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Semester

SEMESTER 1 Principles of


Accounting and Finance


Governance Law and Ethics in


Graduate Certifi cate of Sports Administration Exit Point

SEMESTER 2 Facility and Human Resource

Management in Sports Administration

Marketing and Media

Relations in Sports Administration

Event and Risk Management


Independent Case Study


GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SPORTS ADMINISTRATION

[33]

ACPE offers great courses

and great lecturers in the

area I wish to study. ACPE

has extended my knowledge

in these areas and also

provides fl exibility so I am

still able to participate in my

specifi c sport. Everyone is

friendly and eager to help.

Jacob WoodhouseBachelor of Health & Movement (Sport)

“

“

[34]

LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER IS EASY WITH ACPE

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)The college recognises relevant prior learning in the form of post-

secondary study at diploma level or above and in the form of practical/

professional work experience.

RPL submissions may be considered as part of – and at the same time

as – the larger college application process. In the case of undergraduate

award courses, to qualify a student must normally complete a minimum

of (the equivalent of) 50% of the award course at the college. In general it

is expected that students applying for credit will complete at least 50% of

the fi nal year of the degree.

For further arrangements about RPL and credit arrangements, please

refer to the Academic Board Coursework Rules, available in the Policies

and Procedures.

[1] Visit us at acpe.edu.au

[2]Attend a Campus Tour (Highly Recommended)

You can register on the website by

clicking on the ‘Campus Tour’ button.

[3]Lodge an Application FormYou can either apply online or forms

can be downloaded from the website

(hit the “Apply Now” button)

There’s no need to wait for your Year 12

results – the college accepts applications

at any time throughout the year.

[4]Attend a Personal Admissions InterviewInterviews can be booked online or by

calling 02 9739 3333. Bachelor of

Dance Education applicants also pass

through an audition process.

[5]Submit your ResultsSubmit Year 12 results (HSC or

equivalent, TAFE and/or other

post-secondary academic results)

and any other relevant documentation.

2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / ENROLLING WITH ACPE[34]

ENROLLING WITH ACPE

[35]2012 STUDENT PROSPECTUS / ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ADMISSIONACPE endeavours to make admission

accessible to a diversity of students

who demonstrate potential for success

in tertiary study. Special consideration

is given to applicants who have been

disadvantaged in their education but who

exhibit strong academic potential. General

Admission to the college is governed by

the overarching principles of fairness,

transparency and timeliness and is based

on a combined range of factors, including

merit, academic performance and a

student interview.

GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIAUndergraduate CoursesApplicants must meet at least ONE of

the following criteria to be considered for

admission:

A A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School

Certifi cate or interstate equivalent)

average of 65 (calculated from the

average of the highest 10 units

completed), or a minimum ATAR

of 68 or equivalent International

Baccalaureate.

B A qualifi cation from a recognised

higher education provider.

C An Associate Diploma, Diploma,

Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary

Preparation Certifi cate from a TAFE

or other recognised VET provider

qualifi cation.

D One year full-time or equivalent in

a degree course at an Australian

university.

E Satisfaction of entry requirements

specifi ed under formal articulation

arrangements as determined by the

ACPE Academic Board.

F A recognised overseas qualifi cation with

demonstrated profi ciency in English.

G Demonstration to 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 academic achievement

criteria (A) to (F).

English Profi ciency Criteria – Undergraduate Teacher Education coursesAdditionally, an applicant for an

undergraduate teacher education degree

course such as the Bachelor of Dance

Education must provide evidence to the

college that he or she has attained an

English profi ciency of Band 4 or higher in

the NSW HSC or equivalent. An applicant

who does not demonstrate this level of

profi ciency at the point of admission may

be granted Provisional Admission on the

understanding that he or she will only be

permitted to progress into the second year

of the course upon provision of evidence

to the college that he or she has achieved

the required English profi ciency level. For

more information on English Profi ciency

Requirements and support, please visit

acpe.edu.au

English Profi ciency Criteria – All other coursesA While there are no explicit English

literacy requirements for admission to

other ACPE degrees, applicants with an

average mark of below 65 in Standard

English, Advanced English, or English

as a Second Language in the NSW HSC

or equivalent will be granted Provisional

Admission.

B As part of the conditions of Provisional

Admission, such applicants maybe

required to successfully complete the

Foundations of Academic Literacy

course provided by the college. The

Foundations of Academic Literacy

seeks to maximise every student’s

ability to succeed at tertiary level.

Special Provision for Applicants unable to meet the General Admission CriteriaAn applicant seeking admission who

is unable to demonstrate that he or

she satisfactorily meets the General

Admission Criteria may apply to the

college to be considered for Provisional

Admission. An applicant should be aware

that if he or she is being considered for

Provisional Admission, he or she may be

requested to provide evidence that will

demonstrate to the Dean’s satisfaction

that he or she has a reasonable likelihood

of success in his or her studies with the

college. They may also be required to

attend an interview with the Dean.

Special circumstances considered:

• Elite Athletes who can demonstrate

that their training and/or competitive

commitments have affected their

academic achievement.

• Educational disadvantage due to

circumstances beyond the applicant’s

control.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

people, in recognition of the past

exclusion and current disadvantage in

these people’s experience.

Graduate DiplomaApplicants must meet at least one of the

following criteria:

A A Bachelor degree in a relevant area.

B An Advanced Diploma, Diploma or

higher-level vocational certifi cate with

additional relevant work experience.

C Extensive relevant work or educational

experience demonstrating potential

to undertake work at the Graduate

Diploma level. Such students may be

accepted to the Graduate Certifi cate

and can progress to the Graduate

Diploma on successful completion of

the four Graduate Certifi cate subjects.

For more information, please visit

acpe.edu.au

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