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Bachelor of Education (Physical and Health Education)

Overview

This course is intended to provide a sound academic and professional training for teachers who wish to be employed in the areas of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

The course normally extends over a minimum period of four years, and offers specialist studies in the physical and behavioural sciences and socio-cultural foundations of human movement and their application to physical education in schools. Extensive studies in health education and personal development are offered in the course. The specialist subjects in the program are complemented by studies in dance, games, gymnastics, aquatics and track and field, together with fieldwork and practice teaching experience.

The course requires the aggregation of at least 192 credit points, with 48 credit points normally being undertaken in each year of full time study.

The course contains core subjects, the study of which is mandatory, and elective subjects which allow an element of choice for the student.

It should be noted that:

  1. In each of the four years a period of mandatory practical teaching experience in schools is required.
  2. Attendance is mandatory at tutorials, laboratory classes and excursions, unless given specific exemption by the Program Director.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed any two units of English, or equivalent subjects, as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration as a teacher.

Course Requirements

Practical Teaching Experience

The course involves practical teaching experiences in each year. Practical teaching experiences usually occur in Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools. Opportunities to undertake a practical teaching experience in countries such as China , Fiji , Malaysia and Thailand or Western NSW may also be available.

Prohibited Persons Legislation

Teacher education students must complete a "Prohibited Employment Declaration" before undertaking practical teaching experience as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.

Course Program

Year 1 - Autumn Session

EDUF111

Education I

6

EDUP123

Movement Concepts and Practices

6

EDUP131

Systemic Anatomy

6

EDUP153

Foundations of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

6
Year 1 - Spring Session

EDIT102

Information Technology for Learning

6

EDUP124

Skill Analysis and Performance I

6

EDUP132

Physiology

6

EDUP144

Health and Health Behaviour

6
Year 2 - Autumn Session

EDUP223

Skill Analysis and Performance II

6

EDUP235

Biomechanics for Educators

6

EDUP243

Exploring Emotional Well-being

6

EDUP255

Teaching Physical Education

6
Year 2 - Spring Session

EDUP224

Skill Analysis and Performance III

6

EDUP234

Exercise Physiology

6

EDUP246

Risktaking and Young People

6

EDUP256

Teaching Health Education

6
Year 3 - Autumn Session

EDUP323

Advanced Skill Analysis I

6

EDUP333

Motor Learning

6

EDUP392

Social and Cultural Perspectives of Physical Activity and Physical Education

6

EDUP391

Research and Evaluation in Physical and Health Education

6
Year 3 - Spring Session

EDUP324

Advanced Skill Analysis II

6

EDUP346

Sexuality, Identity and Relationships

6

EDUP355

Curriculum Perspectives and Issues in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

6

Plus

Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education in Physical and Health Education, or any Education Key Learning Area or discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted.

Year 4 - Autumn Session

EDUP453

Professional Studies in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

6

EDUP454

Physical and Health Education Extended Practicum

6

EDUP491

Theory and Application of Special Education in Physical and Health Education

6

Plus

Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education in Physical and Health Education, or any Education KLA or discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted.

Year 4 - Spring Session

EDUP435

First Aid and Sports Medicine

6

EDUP446

Contemporary Health Issues

6

EDUP492

Leadership and Management in Physical and Health Education

6

Plus

Any 6cp elective subject chosen from either the list of electives for the Bachelor of Education in Physical and Health Education, or any Education Key Learning Area or discipline elective or a subject chosen from those on offer in any other faculty in which the student's enrolment is accepted.

ELECTIVES FOR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

EDUP313

Advanced Coaching and Administration (TBA)

6

EDUP361

Progress and Issues in Health and Health Promotion (TBA)

6

EDUP362

Issues in Drug Education

6

EDUP363

Stress Management

6

EDUP381

Outdoor Education

6

EDUP382

Leadership and Management Skills in Outdoor Education

6

EDUP368

Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Children

6

EDUP367

Sport Studies II

6

EDUP366

Independent Project in Physical and Health Education

6

EDUP447

Sport Studies I

6

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Education (Physical & Health Education) is recognised as a teaching credential in all Australian states and territories.

 
 
 

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