2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education

Abbreviation:

GCertHlthPhysEd

UOW Course Code:

2103

CRICOS Code:

083964E

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

1 session full-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

EDU Intake January

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education is a program for qualified teachers who want to upgrade or refresh their knowledge in Health and Physical Education, and for those whose undergraduate degree does not satisfy the accreditation requirements teaching Health and Physical Education in schools.  This program is also suited to exercise science/human movement graduates who wish to extend their first degree studies and apply for the Master of Teaching (Primary) or (Secondary).

Entry Requirements

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

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education will have: 

  1. Specialised knowledge of contemporary issues in the area of adolescent physical and health education.
  2. Cognitive skills to analyse and provide effective solutions to a range of behavioural and educational situations encountered in professional practice.
  3. Specialised skills in relevant movement techniques, teaching/coaching practices and the identification of adolescent risk-taking behaviours.
  4. Communication skills to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas in the area of adolescent health and physical education to a variety of audiences in teaching and coaching field.
  5. Ability to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and responsibility in the promotion, planning and implementation of health and physical activity programs to a range of learners across their lifespan. 

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 24 credit points of core subjects as outlined in the table below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Core Subjects:
EDGP801 Adolescent Health 1 6 EDU Intake Jan
EDGP802 Adolescent Health 2 6 EDU Intake Jan
EDGP803 Promoting Physical Activity 1 6 EDU Intake Jan
EDGP804 Promoting Physical Activity 2 6 EDU Intake Jan

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.

Other Information

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

Last reviewed: 27 August, 2018