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Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours) |
Abbreviation: | BPhyHlthEd(Hons) |
UOW Course Code: | 343 |
CRICOS Code: | 081722F |
Study Area: | Education |
Disciplines: | Physical and Health Education |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
The Honours program is an alternative pathway for students going into the fourth year from either the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education pass degree or the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree. In particular, Honours students are encouraged to:
- Make a contribution to theory, research and pedagogy of education;
- Conduct independent research in education and report its outcomes in a scholarly manner in the form of a thesis as well as other forums such as conference presentations and journal articles;
- Work co-operatively with individuals and groups, including students, supervisors, the Honours Coordinator and School research groups, as well as participants and informants in research sites;
- Conduct educational research in ways that are intellectually honest, with professional integrity and knowledge and enactment of appropriate ethical standards;
- Be aware of changing conditions and situations in research settings;
- Seek out opportunities and apply knowledge in educational research that will contribute beneficially to educational research and practice;
- Participate in the research culture within the School of Education.
This course is intended to provide sound academic and professional training for employment as a physical and health education teacher. In NSW, graduates are employed as secondary teachers of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
Entry Requirements
Students who achieve a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (pass or Dean's Scholar) can apply to complete the degree at Honours level. Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Honours students must complete the same course requirements as listed for the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, with the following exceptions:
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Year 3 | |||
Learners with Exceptional Needs | Autumn | 6 | |
Socio-cultural Perspectives on Physical Activity and Physical Education | Autumn | 6 | |
Curriculum Perspectives in Physical and Health Education | Autumn | 6 | |
Educational Research | Autumn | 6 | |
Teaching and Learning Invasion Games | Spring | 6 | |
Promoting Well-being 2 | Spring | 6 | |
Aboriginal Education | Spring | 6 | |
Honours Thesis | Spring/Autumn | 18 | |
Year 4 | |||
Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity | Autumn | 6 | |
Application of Health Education in School and Community Settings | Autumn | 6 | |
Honours Thesis (continued) | Spring/Autumn | 18 | |
Leadership, Management and Professional Learning in Physical and Health Education | Spring | 12 | |
Internship | Spring | 12 |
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This degree is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside NSW are advised to check with potential employers.
Dean's Scholars
A Dean's Scholars program is available. More information can be found here.
Honours
The Honours grade will be calculated using method 3. More information can be found here.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au