Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)

Western Sydney University

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For commencement year 2016, please refer to:

4747.1 - Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)

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.

Recommended Sequence

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
400732	Communication in Health

Code	Name
401055	Sport and Exercise Psychology

Code	Name
400866	Culture, Diversity and Health

Code	Name
401392	Health Promotion Theory and Approaches

Note: Unit 401392 Health Promotion Theory and Approaches replaces 400867 Approaches to Health Promotion from Autumn 2021.

And one elective

Code	Name
400798	PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups

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
401411	Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health

Note: Unit 401411 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020

Code	Name
401413	Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies

Note: Unit 401413 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces 401239 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020

Code	Name
401169	Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities

Code	Name
400894	Contemporary Youth Health Issues

Code	Name
400886	Motor Control and Skill Acquisition

And one elective

Code	Name
400896	Gymnastics and Dance

Code	Name
401056	Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

And two electives

Code	Name
400808	Outdoor Recreation

Code	Name
400863	Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Code	Name
101614	Psychology and Health

Code	Name
400732	Communication in Health

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

Code	Name
401413	Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies

Note: Unit 401413 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces 401239 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020

Code	Name
401411	Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health

Note: Unit 401411 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020

Code	Name
400867	Approaches to Health Promotion

Code	Name
401169	Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities

Code	Name
400866	Culture, Diversity and Health

And one elective

Code	Name
400896	Gymnastics and Dance

Code	Name
401056	Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

And two electives

Code	Name
401055	Sport and Exercise Psychology

Code	Name
400894	Contemporary Youth Health Issues

Code	Name
400886	Motor Control and Skill Acquisition

And one elective

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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