Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours)

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

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Overview

The Honours program is an alternative option for students going into the second session of third year from either the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education pass degree or the Bachelor of Health and Physical 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; and
• Participate in the research culture within the School of Education.

Entry to honours is based on application and merit.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours) will:

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent pedagogical and content knowledge for the teaching profession.
2. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the connection between research and theory and the ability to use this knowledge to inform their practice as a teacher.
3. Successfully complete an independent research project utilising advanced knowledge and the skills of analysis and synthesis to identify the research findings pertaining to an educational issue.
4. Have well-developed skills in student-focused pedagogy and practice to manipulate research-based material and mandatory documents related to policy, student learning and integrate teaching across curricula areas.
5. Display well-developed communication and evaluation skills as a reflective practitioner, articulating and analysing the complex and dynamic role of the teacher in the learning environment.
6. Apply pedagogical skills and content knowledge to solve educational problems, integrate technology in the classroom, plan for all learners, apply pedagogical strategies for differentiation and reflect on their practice.
7. Demonstrate higher order cognitive skills associated with evolving educational climate.
8. Demonstrate the ability to autonomously apply educational ethics that value student differences, the importance of differentiation and social justice. 

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours) requires:

1. The successful completion of 192 credit points of core subjects. No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level.
2. The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
3. The Honours grade will be calculated using Method 3. For further information refer to the General Course Rules. 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

This degree is undergoing accreditation with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW are advised to check with potential employers for any additional requirements.

From 2016, future teachers will need to meet the BOSTES increased academic standards. As a part of the increased standards, all students will be required to pass a national literacy and numeracy test before commencing the final professional experience placement.

Other Information

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