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Master of Physical and Health Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Physical and Health Education |
Abbreviation: | MPHEd |
UOW Course Code: | 1576 |
CRICOS Code: | 054116G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Physical and Health Education |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | One year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Int Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (face to face with online support) Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | School of Education |
course Description
The Master of Physical & Health Education is offered by distance education* or by flexible delivery on-campus. It is a course for physical and health education teachers, recreation workers, sports administrators, etc in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian countries.
*This program is available to international students by distance education. Students wishing to study on campus should discuss their study plan with the Course Co-ordinator. Students undertake a core subject, Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points), 24 credit points of prescribed Education subjects and 18 credit points of electives.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course structure
Students complete a 48 credit point program, comprising at least 24 credit points chosen from the Physical and Health Education program listed below.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Core Subject: | |||
Introduction to Research and Inquiry | Autumn/Spring/Summer | 6 | |
* Elective Subjects - select at least 24 cp from the following list: | |||
Young People and Health | Spring | 6 | |
Theoretical and Practical Bases of Coach Education | Autumn | 6 | |
Cultural Politics of Sport, Leisure and Physical Education | Autumn | 6 | |
Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport and Recreation | Spring | 6 | |
Practicum in a Learning Environment | Autumn | 6 | |
Introduction to Technology in Education | Autumn | 8 | |
Instructional Strategies and Design | Autumn | 8 | |
Minor Project | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Minor Project in Education | Autumn/Spring | 8 | |
Plus 18 credit points from the list above, or from any other Master of Education specialisation (to total 48 credit points for the whole degree).
* Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au