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:
- In each of the four years a period of mandatory practical
teaching experience in schools is required.
- 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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