Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
University of Wollongong
About
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education provides academic and professional preparation for employment, both nationally and internationally, as a health and physical education teacher.
Graduates of the degree can be employed in both primary and secondary educational settings and develop a range of skills valuable in other health and physical education sectors.
UOW is a leader in this field and this degree reflects the growing importance, and potential, of health and physical education in today’s society.The course offers studies in health and physical education, including games and sport, rhythmic movements, mental health and sexuality, relationships, curriculum and pedagogy, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, educational foundations and movement skills.
Students will also study subjects that have a cross-curriculum perspective such as Aboriginal education, effective use of ICT, learners with exceptional needs, communication, and risk and behaviour management.Professional Experience is a compulsory component of this course and usually occurs in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Southern Sydney schools.
There are also opportunities for students to apply for ‘out-of-area’ (e.g.
in rural NSW) Professional Experience and overseas teaching experiences in countries such as Thailand, China and Malaysia.Students who have achieved a high level of academic performance in the first two and a half years of the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education may complete the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education at Honours level.
Structure
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education requires:
- The successful completion of 192 credit points comprising:
- 29 core subjects (180cp);
- 2 electives (12cp);
- No more than 60 credit points will be at 100 level.
- The successful completion of the Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
- 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.
- 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.
- Students must successfully complete all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (UOW TPA) in EDPS402, to be eligible to graduate.
Year 1
Autumn
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDLE100 | Learning in Higher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH131 | Essentials of Numeracy and Mathematics for Educators | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI100 | Human Structure and Function | 6 | Autumn |
| PSYS150 | Foundations of Human Development and Behaviour | 6 | Autumn |
Spring
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPH101 | About Young People | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 121 | Human Development in Social Context | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI113 | Physiology of Sport, Exercise and Physical Activities | 6 | Spring |
| PSYC116 | Psychology of Physical Activity and Health | 6 | Spring |
Year 2
Autumn
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPH102 | Meanings of Health | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPS200 | Education Foundations: Introduction to Teacher Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPM204 | Foundations of Movement Skill Acquisition | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPS222 | Teachers as Communicators | 6 | Autumn |
Spring
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPM202 | Analysis of Games and Sport 1 | 6 | Spring |
| EDPS201 | Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education I | 6 | Spring |
| EDAE302 | Aboriginal Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDPS302 | Creating Positive Learning Environments | 6 | Spring |
Year 3
Autumn
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPM205 | Promoting Lifelong Physical Activity | 6 | Autumn |
| EDLE301 | Learners With Exceptional Needs | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPS301 | Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education II | 6 | Autumn |
| EDIC401 | Effective use of ICT for Teaching & Learning | 6 | Autumn |
Spring
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPM201 | Performing and Teaching Rhythmic Movement Activities | 6 | Spring |
| EDLD302 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students | 6 | Spring |
| EDPH312 | Promoting Wellbeing 1: Safe Living, Road Safety and Drugs | 6 | Spring |
| Plus ONE elective subject at 200 level or above selected from the Health and Physical Education Electives list below or from the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director | 6 | Spring |
Year 4
Autumn
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUP235 | Biomechanics For Educators | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPH300 | Promoting Wellbeing 2: Sexual Health, Relationships and Sexualities | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPM301 | Analysis of Games and Sport 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| EDPS401 | Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education III | 6 | Autumn |
Spring
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDPH401 | Application of Health Education in School and Community Settings | 6 | Spring |
| EDPS402 | Leadership,Management & Professional Learning in Secondary Education | 12 | Spring |
| Plus ONE elective subject at 200 level or above selected from the Health and Physical Education Electives list below or from the General Schedule with approval from the Academic Program Director | 6 | Spring |
Health and Physical Education Electives
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUP491 | Inclusive Physical Education | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPE401 | Sports Studies 1 | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPE402 | Community Placement | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPE403 | Intervention Skills for Teachers | 6 | Spring |
| EDPE405 | Sports Studies 2 | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPE406 | Advanced Exploration of Games and Sports | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPH301 | Socio-cultural Perspectives on Physical Activity and Physical Edu | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| EDPE202 | Health Promotion | 6 | Spring |
| EDPE203 | Principles and Practices of Coaching | 6 | Spring |
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components
Learning outcomes
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 understanding of the connection between research and theory and the ability to use this knowledge to inform their practice as a teacher. 3 Have well-developed skills in student-focused pedagogy and practice to manipulate mandatory documents related to policy, student learning and integrate teaching across curricula areas. 4 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. 5 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. 6 Demonstrate the ability to autonomously apply educational ethics that value student differences, the importance of differentiation and social justice.
Institution
