Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(PDHPE)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4659.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 044787G
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2015 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
Commencement Year 2013-2014 - 4659.3 Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)
Commencement Year 2011 - 4659.2 Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)
Commencement Year 2010 - 4659.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)
The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) program brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity and personal development, and skills in interacting with people. Graduates stand out for their holistic understanding of the concepts of health and physical activity in personal development. The program is a popular pathway to a Master of Teaching degree, and then on to a teaching career. Teaching opportunities can be extended beyond PDHPE by studying electives, such as science and mathematics. Graduates also work as personal trainers and sports coaches and new opportunities are opening up in community-based recreation.
The course explores challenging areas of personal development, including youth health issues, sexuality, drugs, psychology and risk-taking behaviours, as well as general health science, including human biology, health systems, health promotion and research. Facilities are state of the art, including a new gymnasium and a renovated dance and gym studio, and practical experience is a strong feature of the program.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
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Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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Accreditation
Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers following the successful completion of a recognised teaching qualification. There is no professional accrediting body for the PDHPE specialisation.
Admission
For local students admission is through UAC. Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English. Recommended Studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education or Community and Family Studies.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office with IELTS equal to 6.5 or above.
International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
http://www.uws.edu.au/international
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in Second Year Autumn units, all students must have: 1. NSW Health National Criminal Record Check, 2. Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. In order to enrol in Second Year Spring units, all students must have a First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Check.
Course Structure
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.
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.
Recommended sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
| 400870 | Population Health and Society |
| 300361 | Introduction to Human Biology |
| 400880 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science |
| 400871 | Professional Health Competencies |
Spring session
| 400891 | Movement and Skill Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400867 | Approaches to Health Promotion |
| 401055 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
And one elective
Spring session
| 400892 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health |
| 400798 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups |
| 400863 | Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice |
| 400962 | Foundations of Wellbeing |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 401169 | Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities |
| 400894 | Contemporary Youth Health Issues |
| 400886 | Motor Control and Skill Acquisition |
And one elective
Spring session
| 401056 | Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches |
And two electives
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.
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