Course

Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)

Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(HPE)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4747.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 089443D

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The Health and Physical Education (HPE) program brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity, and skills in interacting with people. 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. 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 HPE by studying electives, such as science and mathematics, where students gain a second teaching area in a subject of their choice. Graduates also work as personal trainers, sports coaches, research assistants, and community-based recreation.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Accreditation
Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers following the successful completion of a recognised teaching qualification.

Admission

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 Western Sydney University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

For international students, admission is through direct application to the University with IELTS equal to 6.5 or above.

International students applying to Western Sydney University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

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. National Police Check, 2. Working with Children Check. In order to enrol in Second Year Spring units, all students must have a First Aid Certificate and Child Protection Certificate.

Course 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

Start year intake

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

400808

Outdoor Recreation

400891

Movement and Skill Development

101614

Psychology and Health

400732

Communication in Health

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

400896

Gymnastics and Dance

401056

Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

And two electives

Mid-year intake

Year 1

Spring session

400808

Outdoor Recreation

400863

Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

101614

Psychology and Health

400732

Communication in Health

Autumn session

400870

Population Health and Society

300361

Introduction to Human Biology

400880

Fundamentals of Exercise Science

400871

Professional Health Competencies

Year 2

Spring session

400892

Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health

400891

Movement and Skill Development

400798

PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups

400962

Foundations of Wellbeing

Autumn session

400867

Approaches to Health Promotion

401055

Sport and Exercise Psychology

400866

Culture, Diversity and Health

And one elective

Year 3

Spring session

400896

Gymnastics and Dance

401056

Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches

And two electives

Autumn session

401169

Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities

400894

Contemporary Youth Health Issues

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)