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:Entry to honours is based on application and merit.
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Honours) requires:
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The successful completion of 192 credit points of core subjects. No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level.
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The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
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Students must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Year 1 subjects (including PSYS150) to be eligible for the first Professional Experience and to enrol in Year 2 subjects. Students should also note that a number of subject pre-requisites will be in place throughout the course.
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Students must have passed all core subjects in the first three and a half years of their degree, successfully completed the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects to be eligible for their final Professional Experience.
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Students must successfully complete all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (UOW TPA) in EDPS402, to be eligible to graduate.
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The Honours grade will be calculated using Method 3. For further information refer to the Coursework Rules.
Year 1
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDLE100
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Learning in Higher Education
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6
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Autumn
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MATH131
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Essentials of Numeracy and Mathematics for Educators
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6
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Autumn
|
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MEDI100
|
Human Structure and Function
|
6
|
Autumn
|
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PSYS150
|
Foundations of Human Development and Behaviour
|
6
|
Autumn
|
Spring
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
|
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EDPH101
|
About Young People
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6
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Spring
|
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HAS 121
|
Human Development in Social Context
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6
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Spring
|
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MEDI113
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Physiology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activities
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6
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Spring
|
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PSYC116
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Psychology of Physical Activity and Health
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6
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Spring
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Year 2
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDPH102
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Meanings of Health
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6
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Autumn
|
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EDPS200
|
Education Foundations: Introduction to Teacher Education
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6
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Autumn
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EDPM204
|
Foundations of Movement Skill Acquisition
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6
|
Autumn
|
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EDPS222
|
Teachers as Communicators
|
6
|
Autumn
|
Spring
|
Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
|
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EDPM202
|
Analysis of Games and Sport 1
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6
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Spring
|
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EDPS201
|
Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education I
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6
|
Spring
|
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EDAE302
|
Aboriginal Education
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6
|
Spring
|
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EDPS302
|
Creating Positive Learning Environments
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6
|
Spring
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Year 3
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDPM205
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Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity
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6
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Autumn
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EDLE301
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Learners With Exceptional Needs
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6
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Autumn
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EDPS301
|
Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education II
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6
|
Autumn
|
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EDIC401
|
Effective use of ICT for Teaching & Learning
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6
|
Autumn
|
Spring
|
Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
|
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EDPM201
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Performing and Teaching Rhythmic Movement Activities
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6
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Spring
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EDLD302
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Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
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6
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Spring
|
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EDPH312
|
Promoting Wellbeing 1: Safe Living, Road Safety and Drugs
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6
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Spring
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EDPR401
|
Honours Thesis
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18
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Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
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Year 4
Autumn
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDPR401
|
Honours Thesis (continued)
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18
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Spring 2020/Autumn 2021
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EDPH300
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Promoting Wellbeing 2: Sexual Health, Relationships and Sexualities
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6
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Autumn
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EDPM301
|
Analysis of Games and Sport 2
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6
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Autumn
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EDPS401
|
Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education III
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6
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Autumn
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Optional subject (can be completed in any Autumn session of the degree):
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDUP235
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Biomechanics for Educators
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6
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Autumn
|
Spring
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Subject Code
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Subject Name
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Credit Points
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Session(s)
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EDPH401
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Application of Health Education in School and Community Settings
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6
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Spring
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EDPS402
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Leadership,Management & Professional Learning in Secondary Education
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12
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Spring
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For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Compulsory Work Placement / Online Component
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description
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
