The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Exercise Science is a 360 credit point double degree, taken in 4.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) designed for students wishing to pursue a career in education with a specialisation in Physical Education, Personal Development or Health Education in a secondary setting in government, non-government or independent secondary schools.
In ACT, Qld and Victoria a Bachelor of Exercise Science sequence and units are available and students have a choice of their major and minor sequences. Students are advised to select these sequences from main school teaching areas. There is also a major Education sequence.
The Bachelor of Teaching requirements foster the acquisition and development of the basic professional knowledge, skills and attitudes required of an effective classroom teacher. The Bachelor of Exercise Science core content provides an extensive knowledge base of how the human body works, from a psychological, anatomical, physiological, motor control and biomechanical perspective, with a specific focus on the role of exercise in health, well-being and performance.
CRICOS Code: 0102084
Year 1 - Semester 1, EXSC187
Growth, motor development and ageing, BIOL125
Human biology 1, Minor unit 1, COMM170
Interpreting and communicating ideas, LNTE110
Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic
Year 1 - Semester 2, ANAT100
Anatomical foundations of exercise science, EXSC117
Leadership development in team games, Minor unit 2, UNCC100
Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society,
Year 2 - Semester 1, EXSC118
Nutrition and exercise, Minor unit 3, EDFD177
Contexts for learning and development in a diverse society, EDFX173
Understanding the psychology of learning in diverse communities, LNTE111
Literacy and Numeracy Test
(Pre: LNTE110)
Year 2 - Semester 2, EXSC198
Psychological bases of exercise, EXSC120
Mechanical bases of human movement, Minor unit 4, EDFX271
Creating inclusive, safe and supportive learning environments
(Pre: EDFX173, LNTE111),
Year 3 - Semester 1, EXSC392
Leadership development in physical activity, EXSC199
Psychology of sport, Major
EDPH271
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in physical education 1, Minor
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the relevant minor,
Year 3 - Semester 2, EXSC230
Motor control and learning
(Pre: EXSC187), EDFX348
Engaging student learning through reflective practice
(Pre: EDFX271), Major
EDPH472
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in physical education 2
(Pre: EDPH271), Minor
Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in the relevant minor 2
(Pre: CPA 1),
Year 4 - Semester 1, UNCC300
Justice and change in a global world
(Pre: UNCC100), EDFD472
Transition into secondary teaching, EDFD471
Assessment practices and evaluation, EDFD478
Catering for diversity and inclusion in the classroom,
Year 4 - Semester 2, Education elective, EDFX474
Transforming practice through critical enquiry and Evidence-based practice
(Pre: EDFX348, Successful completion of LANTITE requirements),
Graduates with Bachelor degrees may be eligible for entry into honours courses or to a range of postgraduate coursework programs, eg Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and, through these qualifications and/or with relevant work experience, to Master’s degree programs.
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Our graduates have pursued careers in:
secondary schools as a PE, HOPE and HPE teacher, including Catholic, government and independent settings
institutes of technical and further education (TAFE)
vocational education
community education centres
private colleges
special education settings
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
