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Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(HPE)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 4747.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089443D
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is Spring 2017 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.
For commencement year 2016, please refer to: 4747.1 - Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)
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.
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). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
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. Working with Children Check. 2. Child Protection Certificate.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
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 |
| 400880 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science |
| 301350 | Anatomy and Physiology in Health |
Note: Unit 301350 Anatomy and Physiology in Health replaces 300361 Introduction to Human Biology from Autumn 2021.
| 401396 | Professional Competencies in Health |
Note: Unit 401396 Professional Competencies in Health replaces 400871 Professional Health Competencies from Autumn 2021.
Spring session
| 400891 | Movement and Skill Development |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 401055 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
| 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
Spring session
| 400798 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups |
Note: Unit 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-based Practice from Autumn 2021.
| 401411 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health |
Note: Unit 401411 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020
| 401413 | Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies |
Note: Unit 401413 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces 401239 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020
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
Mid-year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
Note: 401383 Evidence in Health replaces 400863 Foundations of Research and Evidence-Based Practice from Spring 2021.
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
| 400891 | Movement and Skill Development |
| 400798 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups |
| 401413 | Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies |
Note: Unit 401413 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces 401239 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020
| 401411 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health |
Note: Unit 401411 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020
Autumn session
| 400867 | Approaches to Health Promotion |
| 401169 | Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities |
| 400866 | Culture, Diversity and Health |
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
| 401056 | Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches |
And two electives
Autumn session
| 401055 | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| 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.
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