Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies), Bachelor of Education
Degree Level Undergraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Degree info for Australian students
Campus
City East
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
This program has no further intakes, please see the Health and Physical Education page.
Aim
The double degree Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies), Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary) aims to provide a foundation of interdisciplinary studies in human movement and health that includes a major focus in health and physical education. This is combined with specific studies in education, curriculum and reflective practice. The intent of the double degree program is to prepare Health and Physical educators who are skilled, committed and flexible professionals with the knowledge and pedagogical capacities to promote effective and inclusive learning in a variety of education settings including middle and secondary schools and broader community contexts.
Content & Structure
The program is equivalent to four years of full-time study, that is 144 units. The program includes courses in Human Movement and Health Studies, Health and Physical Education, core education courses, reflective practice courses and learning area courses.
The program offers flexibility in its structure to allow for students to complete the double degree in one learning area (Health and Physical Education) or in two learning areas (Health and Physical Education, and Science).
The program offers flexibility in its structure to allow for students to complete the double degree in one learning area (Health and Physical Education) or in two learning areas (Health and Physical Education, and Science).
| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
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| ONE LEARNING AREA: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||||
FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Human Anatomy 100 | HLTH 1020 | 4.5 | ||
| Motor Learning and Control | HLTH 1010 | 4.5 | ||
| Physiology Essentials 100 | BIOL 1051 | 4.5 | ||
| Foundations of Health | HLTH 1029 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Sociology of Health and Physical Activity | HLTH 2009 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Group and Team Psychology | HLTH 1017 | 4.5 | ||
| Principles of Teaching and Coaching | HLTH 1027 | 4.5 | ||
| Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 6 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Exercise Physiology 1 | HLTH 2006 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Outdoor Leadership | HLTH 3029 | 4.5 | ||
| Human Nutrition | HLTH 2001 | 4.5 | ||
| Fitness and Lifestyle Management | HLTH 1013 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Biomechanics 100 | HLTH 1003 | 4.5 | ||
| Dance as Education and Recreation | HLTH 2012 | 4.5 | ||
| Approaches to Learning | EDUC 4157 | 4.5 | ||
| Game Theory, Practice and Participation | HLTH 1021 | 4.5 | ||
THIRD YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Reflective Practice 1 | EDUC 4094 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,4 | |
| Health and Physical Education 1 | TEDU 5044 | 4.5 | ||
| Health Risks and Relationship Education | HLTH 2013 | 4.5 | ||
| Rethinking the Middle Years | EDUC 4198 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Reflective Practice 2 | EDUC 4043 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2,4 | |
| Health and Physical Education 2 | TEDU 5045 | 4.5 | ||
| Inclusive Approaches to Diverse Student Needs | EDUC 4196 | 4.5 | ||
| Health and Physical Education Personal Study Plan | TEDU 5048 | 4.5 | ||
| OR | ||||
| Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 6 | ||
FOURTH YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Health and Physical Education 3 | TEDU 5046 | 4.5 | ||
| Reflective Practice 3 | EDUC 4055 | 9 | Note(s): 3,4 | |
| Health and Physical Education 4 | TEDU 5047 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Education, Change and Society | EDUC 4169 | 4.5 | ||
| Lifespan Growth and Development | HLTH 2020 | 4.5 | ||
| Contesting Curriculum | EDUC 4158 | 4.5 | ||
| Educators' Work | EDUC 4197 | 4.5 | ||
| TWO LEARNING AREAS: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION/SCIENCE EDUCATION | ||||
FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Human Anatomy 100 | HLTH 1020 | 4.5 | ||
| Foundations of Health | HLTH 1029 | 4.5 | ||
| Motor Learning and Control | HLTH 1010 | 4.5 | ||
| Physiology Essentials 100 | BIOL 1051 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Sociology of Health and Physical Activity | HLTH 2009 | 4.5 | ||
| Introduction to Group and Team Psychology | HLTH 1017 | 4.5 | ||
| Principles of Teaching and Coaching | HLTH 1027 | 4.5 | ||
| Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 6 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Human Nutrition | HLTH 2001 | 4.5 | ||
| Health Risks and Relationship Education | HLTH 2013 | 4.5 | ||
| Fitness and Lifestyle Management | HLTH 1013 | 4.5 | ||
| Exercise Physiology 1 | HLTH 2006 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Biomechanics 100 | HLTH 1003 | 4.5 | ||
| Dance as Education and Recreation | HLTH 2012 | 4.5 | ||
| Game Theory, Practice and Participation | HLTH 1021 | 4.5 | ||
| Approaches to Learning | EDUC 4157 | 4.5 | ||
THIRD YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Reflective Practice 1 | EDUC 4094 | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,4 | |
| Health and Physical Education 1 | TEDU 5044 | 4.5 | ||
| Rethinking the Middle Years | EDUC 4198 | 4.5 | ||
| Science Education 1 | EDUC 4014 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Reflective Practice 2 | EDUC 4043 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2,4 | |
| Inclusive Approaches to Diverse Student Needs | EDUC 4196 | 4.5 | ||
| Health and Physical Education 2 | TEDU 5045 | 4.5 | ||
| Science and Mathematics Education 2 | EDUC 4164 | 4.5 | ||
FOURTH YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Health and Physical Education 3 | TEDU 5046 | 4.5 | ||
| Reflective Practice 3 | EDUC 4055 | 9 | Note(s): 3,4 | |
| Health and Physical Education 4 | TEDU 5047 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Educators' Work | EDUC 4197 | 4.5 | ||
| Lifespan Growth and Development | HLTH 2020 | 4.5 | ||
| Contesting Curriculum | EDUC 4158 | 4.5 | ||
| Education, Change and Society | EDUC 4169 | 4.5 |
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Rules & notes
Rules
1. Applicants are advised that a successful Criminal History Screening Clearance (Police Check) is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.
2. Students in the double degree program may transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) program.
Notes
1. EDUC 4045 Reflective Practice 1 includes 10 days of full time activities in education settings.
2. EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full time practicum in education setting during Weeks 5 to 8.
3. EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 30 days of full time practicum in education setting during Weeks 9 to 14.
4. The prerequisites for the course Reflective Practice 2 are Reflective Practice 1 and 9 units of learning area courses. The prerequisites for Reflective Practice 3 are Reflective Practice 2 and 18 units of learning area courses.
5. The Health and Physical Education learning courses (H&PE 1-4) includes the professional option. In some cases, students may complete all courses from the Health and Physical Education learning area. This will enable students to develop an interest area within Health and Physical Education such as Outdoor Education, Dance, Health, Nutrition, etc. The following are the Learning Area courses: Health and Physical Education TEDU 5044 Health and Physical Education 1 TEDU 5045 Health and Physical Education 2 TEDU 5046 Health and Physical Education 3 TEDU 5047 Health and Physical Education 4 TEDU 5048 Health and Physical Education 5 Directed Study Science Education EDUC 4014 Science Education 1 EDUC 4162 Science and Mathematics Education 2
6. The Elective is a free elective selected by the student. See undergraduate elective courses.
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