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Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BPhyHlthEd(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

343

CRICOS Code:

081722F

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Honours program is an alternative option for students going into the second session of third 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; andParticipate in the research culture within the School of 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 and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Physical and Health 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 Physical and Health Education requires:

  1. The successful completion of 192 credit points comprising:
    1. 27 core subjects (186cp);
    2. 1 elective subject (6cp);
    3. 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.

 

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
EDIC101 Learning and Teaching with Technology 6 Autumn
EDPH101 About Young People 6 Autumn
EDFE101 Education Foundations 1: Learning and Development 6 Autumn
EDPS101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I 6 Autumn
Spring
EDPM101 Foundations of Movement Skill Acquisition 6 Spring
EDPH102 Meanings of Health 6 Spring
EDPP102 Foundations of Teaching and Learning in PDHPE 6 Spring
EDUP234 Introduction to Exercise Physiology 6 Spring
Year 2
Autumn
EDPM201 Performing and Teaching Rhythmic Movement Activities 6 Autumn
EDPH201 Promoting Well-being 1 6 Autumn
EDPP201 Quality Teaching & Learning in Physical and Health Education 6 Autumn
EDUP235 Biomechanics For Educators 6 Autumn
Spring
EDPM202 Teaching and Learning Net Court, Striking and Target Games 6 Spring
EDPP202 Teachers as Communicators 6 Spring
EDPP302 Risk and Behaviour Management in Physical and Health Education 6 Spring
Plus ONE of the following electives:
EDER302 Research Project in Education 1 6 Spring
EDPE202 Health Promotion 6 Spring
EDPE203 Principles and Practices of Coaching 6 Spring
EDPE204 Outdoor Education 1 6 Spring
Or any subject from the General Schedule with approval from the Course Convener.
Year 3
Autumn
EDLE301 Learners with Exceptional Needs 6 Autumn
EDPH301 Socio-cultural Perspectives on Physical Activity and Physical Edu 6 Autumn
EDPP301 Curriculum Perspectives in Physical and Health Education 6 Autumn
EDER301 Educational Research 6 Autumn
Spring
EDPM301 Teaching and Learning Invasion Games 6 Spring
EDPH302 Promoting Well-being 2 6 Spring
EDAE302 Aboriginal Education 6 Spring
EDPR401 Honours Thesis 18 Spring/Autumn
Year 4
Autumn
EDPM401 Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity 6 Autumn
EDPH401 Application of Health Education in School and Community Settings 6 Autumn
EDPR401 Honours Thesis (continued) Spring/Autumn
Spring
EDPP402 Leadership, Management and Professional Learning in Phys&Health Edu 12 Spring
EDPP403 The Physical and Health Education Internship 12 Spring

Dean's Scholar

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

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 accredited with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards 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.

Graduates intending to seek employment in NSW Secondary schools must have achieved specific levels of study in English at NSW HSC level (or equivalent). Students who do not meet these requirements are able to undertake concurrent study to achieve the level required.

Other Information

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

Last reviewed: 26 February, 2016