Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

Victoria University

About

In our top-rated physical education and sport science program you’ll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as:

games and sports skill acquisition motor development inclusive physical activity anatomy kinesiology health exercise physiology biomechanics individual fitness activities aquatics and athletics nutrition.

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points of First Year Core units
  • 144 credit points of Professional Core units
  • 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Course structure and units

First Year Core

  • Structural Kinesiology Unit code AHE1101 Credits12
  • Biomechanics Unit code AHE1202 Credits12
  • Human Physiology Unit code RBM1174 Credits12
  • Exercise Physiology Unit code SCL1002 Credits12
  • Exercise and Sport Psychology Unit code SCL1003 Credits12
  • Introduction to Adventure Environments Unit code SOL1000 Credits12
  • Inclusion and Diversity in Physical Activity Unit code SPE1002 Credits12
  • Aquatic and Athletic Movement Activities Unit code SPE1105 Credits12

Professional Core

  • Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education Unit code AHE2005 Credits12
  • Motor Learning Unit code AHE2127 Credits12
  • Sport and Social Analysis Unit code AHE3111 Credits12
  • Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise Unit code AHE3116 Credits12
  • Sexuality and Relationships Unit code SHE2002 Credits12
  • Social Bases of Health: Global Perspectives Unit code SHE3001 Credits12
  • Rhythmic and Expressive Movement Unit code SPE2000 Credits12
  • Major and Minor Games Unit code SPE2001 Credits12
  • Growth and Motor Development Unit code SPE2004 Credits12
  • Games and Sports Unit code SPE2200 Credits12
  • Perspectives On Physical Education Unit code SPE3005 Credits12
  • Sport Ethics Unit code SPE3006 Credits12

Minors

  • Media Studies (Education Minor) Unit code EMIMDA
  • Digital Media Unit code AMIDIG
  • Literary Studies Unit code AMILIT
  • Psychology Unit code AMIPSY
  • History Unit code AMIHIS
  • Mathematics / Statistics Unit code NMIMST
  • Outdoor Recreation Leadership Unit code SMIOUT
  • Environmental Science Unit code NMIENV
  • Biology Unit code NMIBIO
  • Student Welfare Unit code EMISWF
  • Chemistry Unit code NMICHE
  • Sport Coaching Unit code SMISCO

Entry requirements

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).OR:Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR:Completion of a single unit of Higher Education studies. OR:Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar.OR:Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.PLUS:Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

  • Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
  • Special consideration for direct applicants.

Additional information

Students will require a Working with Children Check and National Police Check to be eligible to undertake and participate in workplace visits, placements or projects. Use the following site links to obtain additional information:http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ (external link)http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 (external link).

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Pathways from other institutions

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

The Gordon

You will be guaranteed entry only.

Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA)

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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  1. Integrate knowledge and skills from the health, physical education and sport science to become a leader in their area of expertise;  
  2. Analyse and evaluate theoretical knowledge and technical information from physical education and sport science research to develop knowledge and understanding of professional identity and discipline specific requirements and as a basis for independent lifelong learning;  
  3. Evaluate and apply information to creatively solve problems related to professional practice, including developing appropriate activities for participation in physical education and sport in contemporary settings;  
  4. Operate as an independent and collaborative professional who can clearly and coherently communicate physical education and sport science knowledge and ideas;  
  5. Design evidence-based practice to deliver innovative programs in physical education and sport science;  
  6. Interpret a variety of physical education and sport science related issues and evaluate professional, evidence-based approaches to address the specific issues; and  
  7. Adapt knowledge and managerial skills to make decisions that provide inclusive, sustainable and culturally relevant outcomes to issues in physical education and sport science.  

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