Bachelor
School of Health Sciences, Fremantle Campus
The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary) is a four-year degree with a strong focus on experiential learning. Over the course of this program you will develop specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of physical education and health through the lens of secondary education. You will also have the opportunity to develop your teaching skills through yearly comprehensive teaching practice programs held in various secondary schools.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with 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 then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
The Health & Physical Education aims to provide the essential knowledge, practical skills and leadership qualities for future teachers who want to improve the health, wellbeing and physical literacy of young people in our community. Graduates are reflective practitioners with problem-solving skills who enjoy working with children and young people, and who have the ability to influence and teach others how to manage their health through physical activity. This degree is also available with a primary education focus.
The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary) degree is an accredited initial teacher education program (AITSL). Graduates are eligible for professional accreditation with the Teacher Registration Board of WA to teach in Western Australian schools.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Three Core Curriculum courses
20 required courses - Health Sciences
Nine required courses - Education
Four teaching practicum placements
Additional courses for Secondary degree
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations & Planner.