Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours)

Course Description

The Honours program is an alternative pathway for students going into the fourth year from either the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education pass degree or the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Dean’s Scholar) degree. In particular, Honours students are encouraged to:

• Make a contribution to theory, research and pedagogy of education;
• Conduct independent research in education and report its outcomes in a scholarly manner in the form of a thesis as well as other forums such as conference presentations and journal articles;
• Work co-operatively with individuals and groups, including students, supervisors, the Honours Coordinator and School research groups, as well as participants and informants in research sites;
• Conduct educational research in ways that are intellectually honest, with professional integrity and knowledge and enactment of appropriate ethical standards;
• Be aware of changing conditions and situations in research settings;
• Seek out opportunities and apply knowledge in educational research that will contribute beneficially to educational research and practice;
• Participate in the research culture within the School of Education.

This course is intended to provide sound academic and professional training for employment as a physical and health education teacher. In NSW, graduates are employed as secondary teachers of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. 

Entry Requirements

Students who achieve a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (pass or Dean's Scholar) can apply to complete the degree at Honours level. Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

Honours students must complete the same course requirements as listed for the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, with the following exceptions: 

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is accredited with the NSW Institute of Teachers and is recognised as a professional teaching qualification in other jurisdictions nationally and internationally. Students seeking work outside NSW are advised to check with potential employers. 

Dean's Scholars

A Dean's Scholars program is available. More information can be found here. 

Honours

The Honours grade will be calculated using method 3. More information can be found here. 

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au