ACPE - THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Training The Next Generation

The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is a specialist independent tertiary institution, which was founded in 1917. This provides the College with over 85 years experience in sport and dance education and makes the ACPE the fourteenth oldest tertiary institution in Australia.

The ACPE offers degrees in physical and dance education, sports business and sports coaching.

The ACPE is situated in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park, home of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. ACPE Students have a unique opportunity to train and utilise the state-of-the-art Olympic facilities surrounding the College.

The College caters for graduates who are pursuing a variety of careers, offering a full degree program in sport and dance education with access to world class sporting facilities at Sydney Olympic Park.

All degree streams offer students a comprehensive practical training placement program. This is combined with the latest training techniques and skills in their chosen field, ensuring that graduates have the best possible preparation for their future. 

Study options at ACPE include full-time study (three to four years) and part time study (up to eight years). ACPE student athletes are amongst the best in Australia, and are challenged to achieve and maintain their personal best by accommodating training and competition schedules within their period of study.  

Each program allows students to change seamlessly between full-time or part-time study. Students are encouraged to select a study modality that maximises their athletic, coaching, business and/or dance potential.