Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

Federation University Australia

About

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.

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