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Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary)

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The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary) is a highly practical degree that equips students with a specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of physical education and health.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary) is a highly practical degree that equips students with a specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of physical education and health. This program combines both theoretical and practical elements, helping you to develop your teaching skills through a comprehensive teaching practice program each year.

Entry requirements

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Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70

OR

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*

OR

  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.

OR

  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section.

OR

  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

If you would like to make a difference by improving primary school-aged children's health, well-being and physical literacy, the Health & Physical Education degree, a four-year specialist teaching qualification, is a perfect choice.

In addition to the compulsory Health Science courses, you will complete nine general education courses to give you a well-rounded teaching qualification.

The degree will provide you with essential knowledge and practical skills to enable you to teach others to manage their health and well-being through physical activity. This degree is also available with a secondary education focus.

The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary) degree is an accredited initial teacher education program (AITSL). Graduates are eligible for professional accreditation with the Teacher Registration Board of WA to teach in Western Australian Schools.

Career pathways

Teachers graduating with a Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary) degree will be able to work in Australia as specialist Health & Physical Education teachers in primary Catholic, Independent and Government schools; or as Health Consultants.

Course structure

20 required courses - Health Sciences

  • Health Communications
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Human Structure and Function
  • Physiology of Exercise
  • Applications of Function Anatomy to PE
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Motor Development & Learning
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Sports Events Management for Teachers
  • Adapted and Inclusive Practice in HPE
  • Exercise Biomechanics
  • Health Education One
  • Health Education Two
  • Outdoor Education One
  • Outdoor Education Two
  • Physical Performance Laboratory One
  • Physical Performance Laboratory Two
  • Physical Performance Laboratory Three
  • Physical Performance Laboratory Four
  • Physical Performance Laboratory Five

Nine required courses - Education

  • Transforming Learning Through ICT
  • Foundational Teaching Skills
  • Introduction to Teaching and the Curriculum Framework
  • Psychological Principles of Classroom Management
  • Advanced Teaching Skills
  • Internship Preparation
  • Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher
  • Educating Indigenous Students
  • Transition to Teaching

Four Teaching Practicums

  • Classroom Immersion - Two weeks
  • School Experience One - Five weeks
  • School Experience Two - Ten weeks
  • Teaching Internship - Ten weeks

Additional courses for Primary degree

  • Learning Area Studies: English 2 Reading & Viewing
  • Learning Area Studies: English 3 Writing & Spelling
  • Learning Area Studies: Mathematics 2
  • Teaching Mathematics: Number
  • Learning Area Studies: Primary Science
  • Introduction to Biological Sciences
  • PLUS one elective course

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
93.5%
Overall satisfaction
90.8%
Skill scale
84.3%
Teaching scale
78.5%
Employed full-time
$68k
Average salary
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