Program Overview

Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) is a program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to become effective Health and Physical Education (HPE) teachers.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education), students will be able to:

• Critically reflect on the role of HPE teachers to enhance learning outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds in a range of settings and enact socially just pedagogy.
• Examine and apply relevant knowledge from a range of disciplines to inform professional practice.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of evidence-based, inclusive and effective Health and Physical Education.
• Demonstrate ability to use opportunities for professional growth by undertaking research to develop their own professional practice and contribute to individual and social change through Health and Physical Education.
• Apply culturally appropriate practices in Health and Physical Education (HPE).
• Demonstrate understanding of the historical shifts in the meaning and value of health and physical education within schools.
• Demonstrate ability to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to support the place of health and physical education within schools.
• Work ethically, inclusively and collaboratively in partnership with professional colleagues, students, families and communities in ways that recognize and promote diversity.