Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) |
Abbreviation: |
BEd (Phy/HlthEd) |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
192 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face with online support |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
804 |
UAC Code: |
755101 |
CRICOS Code: |
012101G |
Overview
This course is intended to provide a sound academic and professional training for teachers who wish to be employed in the areas of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
The course normally extends over a minimum period of four years, and offers specialist studies in the physical and behavioural sciences and socio-cultural foundations of human movement and their application to physical education in schools. Extensive studies in health education and personal development are offered in the course. The specialist subjects in the program are complemented by studies in dance, games, gymnastics, aquatics and track and field, together with fieldwork and practice teaching experience.
The course requires the aggregation of at least 192 credit points, with 48 credit points normally being undertaken in each year of full-time study.
The course contains core subjects, the study of which is mandatory and elective subjects, which allow an element of choice for the student. It should be noted that:
1. In each of the four years a period of mandatory practical teaching experience in schools is required.
2. Attendance is mandatory at tutorials, laboratory classes and excursions, unless given specific exemption by the Program Director.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed any two units of English, or equivalent subjects, as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration as a teacher.
Course Requirements
Practical Teaching Experience
The course involves practical teaching experiences in each year. Practical teaching experiences usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Opportunities to undertake a practical teaching experience in countries such as China, Fiji, Malaysia and Thailand or Western NSW may also be available.
Prohibited Persons Legislation
Teacher education students must complete a ÒProhibited Employment DeclarationÓ before undertaking practical teaching experience as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 - Autumn | |||
EDFE101 |
Educational Foundations 1: Learning and Development |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP123 |
Movement Concepts and Practices |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP131 |
Systemic Anatomy |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP153 |
Foundations of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
Autumn |
6 |
Year 1 - Spring | |||
EDIC101 |
Teaching and Learning with Technology |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP124 |
Skill Analysis and Performance I |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP132 |
Physiology |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP144 |
Health and Health Behaviour |
Spring |
6 |
Year 2 - Autumn | |||
EDUP223 |
Skill Analysis and Performance II |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP235 |
Biomechanics for Educators |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP243 |
Exploring Emotional Well-being |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP255 |
Teaching Physical Education |
Autumn |
6 |
Year 2 - Spring | |||
EDUP224 |
Skill Analysis and Performance III |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP234 |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP246 |
Risk taking and Young People |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP256 |
Teaching Health Education |
Spring |
6 |
Year 3 - Autumn | |||
EDUP323 |
Advanced Skill Analysis I |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP333 |
Motor Learning |
Autumn |
6 |
EDER301 |
Educational Research and Action Learning |
Autumn |
6 |
EDUP392 |
Social and Cultural Perspectives of Physical Activity and Physical Education |
Autumn |
6 |
Year 3 - Spring | |||
EDUP324 |
Advanced Skill Analysis II |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP346 |
Sexuality, Identity and Relationships |
Spring |
6 |
EDUP355 |
Curriculum Perspectives and Issues in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
Spring |
6 |
Plus: Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education), or any Education KLA or Discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other Faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted. | ||||||
Year 4 - Autumn | ||||||
EDUP453 |
Professional Studies in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
Autumn |
6 | |||
EDUP454 |
Physical and Health Education Extended Practicum |
Autumn |
6 | |||
EDUP491 |
Theory and Application of Special Education in Physical and Health Education |
Autumn |
6 | |||
Plus: Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education), or any Education Key Learning Area or Discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other Faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted. | ||||||
Year 4 - Spring | ||||||
EDUP435 |
First Aid and Sports Medicine |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP446 |
Contemporary Health Issues |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP492 |
Leadership and Management in Physical and Health Education |
Spring |
6 | |||
Plus: Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education), or any Education Key Learning Area or Discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other Faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted.Below is a list of Electives for the Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) for 3rd and 4th year. They are offered depending on staffing and sufficient enrolments. Enrolment quotas apply to these subjects. Check with Program Director for further details | ||||||
EDUP313 |
Advanced Coaching and Administration |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP361 |
Progress and Issues in Health and Health Promotion |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP362 |
Issues in Drug Education |
Autumn |
6 | |||
EDUP363 |
Stress Management |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP381 |
Outdoor Education |
Autumn |
6 | |||
EDUP382 |
Leadership and Management Skills in Outdoor Education |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP368 |
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Children |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP367 |
Sport Studies II |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP366 |
Independent Project in Physical and Health Education |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP447 |
Sport Studies I |
Autumn |
6 | |||
EDUE341 |
Facilitating Peer Learning |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP311 |
Principles and Practices of Coaching |
Spring |
6 | |||
EDUP312 |
Coaching Practicum |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |||
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) is recognised as a teaching credential in all Australian states and territories.