Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)

Western Sydney University

About

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.

This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.

Note: For placement in schools, students must complete a Child Protection Policies and Procedures module. This requirement is completed through tutorials and assessment in 400871 Professional Health Competencies.

Sub-majors

In addition, all students must complete the mandatory sub-major in Education Studies (SM1100 Education Studies).

Students must meet this requirement by enrolling in 400808: Outdoor Recreation as one (10 credit points) of their SM1100 units while the remaining three units (30 credit points) are open to student choice from within the SM1100 framework.

Code	Name
SM1100	Education Studies

Second Teaching Specialisation

Please contact Course Advice e-mail for further information on the second teaching specialisation.

Recommended Sequence

Start-year Intake

Code	Name
400870	Population Health and Society

Code	Name
400880	Fundamentals of Exercise Science

Code	Name
301350	Anatomy and Physiology in Health

Note: Unit 301350 Anatomy and Physiology in Health replaces 300361 Introduction to Human Biology from Autumn 2021.

Code	Name
401396	Professional Competencies in Health

Note: Unit 401396 Professional Competencies in Health replaces 400871 Professional Health Competencies from Autumn 2021.

Code	Name
400808	Outdoor Recreation

Code	Name
400891	Movement and Skill Development

Code	Name
101614	Psychology and Health

Code	Name
401383	Evidence in Health

Note: Unit 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-based Practice from Autumn 2021.

Code	Name
400866	Culture, Diversity and Health

Code	Name
401055	Sport and Exercise Psychology

One unit from Education Studies sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
400798	PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups

Code	Name
401411	Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health

Note: Unit 401411.1 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020

One unit from Education Studies sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
401169	Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities

Code	Name
400894	Contemporary Youth Health Issues

Code	Name
400886	Motor Control and Skill Acquisition

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
400896	Gymnastics and Dance

Code	Name
401056	Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

One unit from Education Studies sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Mid-year Intake

Code	Name
400808	Outdoor Recreation

Code	Name
400892	Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health

Code	Name
101614	Psychology and Health

Code	Name
400863	Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Code	Name
400870	Population Health and Society

Code	Name
300361	Introduction to Human Biology

Code	Name
400880	Fundamentals of Exercise Science

Code	Name
400871	Professional Health Competencies

Code	Name
400891	Movement and Skill Development

Code	Name
400798	PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups

One unit from Education Studies sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
400866	Culture, Diversity and Health

Code	Name
401169	Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities

One unit from Education Studies sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
400896	Gymnastics and Dance

Code	Name
401056	Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

One unit from Education Studies Sub-major

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Code	Name
401055	Sport and Exercise Psychology

Code	Name
400894	Contemporary Youth Health Issues

Code	Name
400886	Motor Control and Skill Acquisition

One unit for second teaching specialisation

Sub-major Elective Spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for Sub-majors

Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective units toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Critical Thinking.

SM3083.1 Critical Thinking

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

MyStudentRecords (MySR)

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