Program Overview

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Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary)

Overview

The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary) prepares graduates to be high performing teachers in secondary school settings who inspire students to become enthusiastic and successful lifelong learners. The program includes an evidence-based foundation of contemporary educational studies, and the development of the professional skills of teaching and classroom management. The program prepares students to teach Health & Physical Education as their first teaching area which includes health education, physical education, and outdoor education. To enhance employability, students also select a second teaching area from English, mathematics, science, humanities and social sciences (HAAS), religious education, media, drama, science: outdoor education, and science: health studies.

Program Structure

The program is a four-year degree with flexible full-time or part-time study options available.

Year 1

• EDUC1037 Academic Skills and Digital Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• EDUC1039 Foundations of Education
• Teaching Area 2: Content Course (1)
• EDUC1043 Physical Education 1
• HLTH1044 Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Physical Education
• CORE1000 Foundations of Wisdom
• EDUC1045 Physical Education 2
• EDUC1040 Development and Learning (Includes 10-day observation)

Year 2

• EDUC2071 Introduction to Teaching Principles
• Teaching Methods 7-10 (Second Teaching Area)
• EDUC2087 Outdoor Education Fundamentals
• EDUC2XXX Professional Experience 2 – Secondary (HPE)
• Teaching Area 2: Content Course (2)
• EDUC2077 Positive Learning Environments
• EDUC2088 Teaching Methods 7-10: HPE
• EDUC2089 Health Education 1

Year 3

• EDUC3095 Teaching Methods 11-12: HPE
• HLTH3096 Sports Science for Health and Physical Education
• EDUC3097 Enriching Inclusive Education in Health & Physical Education
• EDUC2XXX Professional Experience 3 – Secondary (HPE)
• EDUC3046 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: Culturally Responsive Connections
• EDUC3098 Excursion and Event Management in Education
• Teaching Area 2: Content Course (3)
• Teaching Method: 11-12 (Second Teaching Area)

Year 4

• EDUC4044 Advanced Pedagogy and Professional Ethics
• EDUC4058 Health Education 2
• EDUC4059 Physical Education 3
• Teaching Area 2: Content Course (4)
• EDUC4XXX Professional engagement and Internship – Secondary (HPE)
• XXXXXX RE Accreditation or Approved Elective
• COREXXXX CORE Curriculum Elective

Teaching Areas

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities and Social Science (HAAS)
• Religious Education
• Drama
• Media
• Science: Outdoor Education
• Science: Health Studies

Core Curriculum

• CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
• CORE II: Elective
  • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
  • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
  • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
  • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
  • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Entry Requirements

WA

• Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70
• International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

Higher Education

• Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
• Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

• Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Work and Life Experience

• Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry
• Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section
• Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary), graduates will be able to:

1. Apply deep professional content knowledge to relevant teaching pedagogy specific to the Health & Physical Education learning area and their second teaching area based on the requirements of state syllabus documents and the Australian Curriculum
2. Provide appropriately inclusive and comprehensive programs designed to reflect the factors that shape adolescent learning and support learners to reach their individual potential
3. Establish a wide repertoire of professional practices in assessment, reporting and evaluation to effectively gauge and reflect student learning
4. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate planning and risk management practises in educational activities associated with the Health & Physical Education learning area including carnivals, outdoor activities, and camps
5. Consolidate professional attributes and skills and apply professional learning to meaningful practicum experiences furthering adolescents’ educational success and lifelong learning
6. Support evidence-based pedagogical practices for establishing learning environments best suited to adolescents' learning
7. Demonstrate the appropriate cultural sensitivities and knowledges necessary to teach secondary Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students in ways that recognise, respect, and respond to their unique stories, cultures, practises and ways of knowing, being and seeing
8. Undertake professional engagement that is characterized by comprehensive planning, relevant and realistic feedback to students, relevant and appropriate communication with parents and carers, and connections with other stakeholders
9. Foster and engage in critical self- and peer-reflection to evaluate the contributions a particular teaching area or areas make to the education of students and take advantage of cross-disciplinary teaching opportunities
10. Integrate contemporary information and communication technologies to enhance learning
11. Articulate professional values and ethical standards that demonstrate a commitment to secure socially just and sustainable futures for all learners

Practical Component

Students are required to complete approximately 30 weeks of professional experience/internship. Students must meet the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) standard to pass their internship and graduate (as per Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) requirements).

Career Opportunities

With the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary), you will have the skills and qualification to work in Australia as a secondary school teacher in Catholic, Independent and Government schools.

Real-World Experience

You will learn from staff who are industry leaders, and through 30 weeks of professional experience placements and internship programs, you will gain real professional experience and make valuable contacts with potential employers. In addition to professional experience, there are further work-integrated learning opportunities embedded within the degree where you will work with schools across a range of courses.

Honours

An Honours award is available for this program. Further information can be found in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary), or by contacting the School of Education.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
  • A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.
  • In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:
    • The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.
    • The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

Professional Accreditation

This program has been submitted to the Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia for accreditation. The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary) will be accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) against the standards set by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).