Bachelor of Health and Physical Education | 2020

Overview

The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education provides academic and professional preparation for employment, both nationally and internationally, as a health and physical education teacher. Graduates of the degree can be employed in both primary and secondary educational settings and develop a range of skills valuable in other health and physical education sectors. UOW is a leader in this field and this degree reflects the growing importance, and potential, of health and physical education in today’s society.

The course offers studies in health and physical education, including games and sport, rhythmic movements, mental health and sexuality, relationships, curriculum and pedagogy, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, educational foundations and movement skills. Students will also study subjects that have a cross-curriculum perspective such as Aboriginal education, effective use of ICT, learners with exceptional needs, communication, and risk and behaviour management.

Professional Experience is a compulsory component of this course and usually occurs in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. There are also opportunities for students to apply for ‘out-of-area’ (e.g. in rural NSW) Professional Experience and overseas teaching experiences in countries such as Thailand, China and Malaysia.

Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education may complete the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education at Honours level.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education requires:

1. The successful completion of 192 credit points comprising:
   1. 29 core subjects (180cp);
   2. 2 electives (12cp);
   3. No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level.
2. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
3. Students must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Year 1 subjects (including PSYS150) to be eligible for the first Professional Experience and to enrol in Year 2 subjects. Students should also note that a number of subject pre-requisites will be in place throughout the course.
4. Students must have passed all core subjects in the first three and a half years of their degree, successfully completed the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects to be eligible for their final Professional Experience.
5. Students must successfully complete all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (UOW TPA) in EDPS402, to be eligible to graduate.

Health and Physical Education Electives

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components 

This course contains a total of 560 hours or approximately 80 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 24 weeks throughout the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Dean's Scholar

A Dean's Scholar program is available for high achieving students. For more information refer to the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Dean's Scholar).

Honours

Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours).

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

The University of Wollongong is committed to supporting students to meet the accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic Diocesan schools. Please contact your Academic Program Director for more information.

Other Information

For further information email: askuow@uow.edu.au