If you want to share your passion for being active, sport and the outdoors then the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education course is for you.During this degree, you'll learn leadership, teaching and people skills and put these into practice in a variety of settings.Your subjects are a blend of hands-on and theoretical work, and include outdoor leadership, fundamental movement, exercise physiology and fitness, swimming and water safety, biomechanics, outdoor living and travel skills and human development and nutrition.This degree provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the sport and recreation and outdoor education industries.Alternatively, this course is a pathway to become a Health and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education Teacher.
Upon graduation you can enrol into the Master of Teaching, Primary or Secondary (1.5 years), and become a qualified teacher in 4.5 years of total study.The successful completion of the first year of this degree also enables the opportunity to transfer into the second year of our Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary).
This means that you may qualify as a teacher within 4 years of study.The best thing about this degree is that you can start studying and keep your options open to explore the world of sport, recreation and education careers.
Structure
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.
To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.
Year 1
Semester 1
LEARNING AND TEACHING
EDBED1016, 15 credit points
FUNDAMENTALS OF MOVEMENT, SKILL ACQUISITION AND INSTRUCTION
EDHPE1000, 15 credit points
SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY EDUCATION
EDHPE1001, 15 credit points
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: LEARNING AND TEACHING
EEZED1711
OUTDOOR LIVING AND TRAVEL SKILLS - LAND
OEEDU1004, 15 credit points
Semester 2
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISTICS
EDBED1017, 15 credit points
HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE
EDHPE1002, 15 credit points
PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH, OUTDOOR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EDHPE1003, 15 credit points
OUTDOOR LIVING AND TRAVEL SKILLS - WATER
OEEDU1005, 15 credit points
Year 2
Semester 1
GAMES PEDAGOGY
EDHPE4000, 15 credit points
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1
HEALT1111, 15 credit points
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
OEEDU2000, 15 credit points
Semester 2
RELATIONSHIPS, SEXUALITY & COMMUNICATION
EDHPE2001, 15 credit points
BIOMECHANICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
EXSCI2000, 15 credit points
JOURNEYS IN OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
OEEDU2100, 15 credit points
Year 3
Semester 1
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
EDHPE4001, 15 credit points
PRACTICUM 1
OEEDU3400, 15 credit points
LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
OEEDU3700, 15 credit points
Semester 2
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SOCIETY
EDHPE3002, 15 credit points
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND FITNESS
EXSCI4000, 15 credit points
PRACTICUM 2
OEEDU4200, 15 credit points
EDUCATION OUTDOORS
OEEDU4500, 15 credit points
Entry requirements
Entry requirements (year 12)
Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)
Prerequisites
Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English.
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Guaranteed ATAR
This program has a guaranteed ATAR. If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.
Subject Adjustments
A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
Entry requirements (non year 12)
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
Successful completion of FedUni's FAST program or equivalent; and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. OR
Previous university study with a majority weighting of pass marks; and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher; and
Industry experience of at least one year; and
Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience
Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.
Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Extra Requirements
Essential requirements for enrolment
Working with Children Check: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
National Police Record Check: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements.