Physical And Health Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
Length
4 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course aims to qualify students to teach in both primary and secondary schools, combining studies in primary education with specialist studies in physical and health education, and social work (student welfare). Each year, students undertake education and discipline studies and are required to undertake a minimum of 80 days' professional experience in both primary and secondary schools. They may also undertake field experience in a community setting.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this teacher education course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria.
Course structure
Content comprises 32 subjects in teaching studies, curriculum studies, and discipline studies. First year introduces education and discipline studies in health and physical education, and provides the first teaching practicum in schools; subjects include Language and Literacy, Working Mathematically, Concepts of Wellbeing, Childhood in Contemporary Times and Introduction to Learning Theories. In subsequent years, students teach across all primary curriculum areas and study social work. They also undertake specialist studies in physical and health education appropriate for primary and secondary schools, completing Prep to Year 12 teaching methods in fourth year.
Contact hours
12 hours
Subject details
Major areas of study
Education, health education, student welfare, physical education, teaching (primary), teaching (secondary), and social work.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 970
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
An overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 75
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 77.55
International Baccalaureate - 27
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 12,6 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - NA
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - NA
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - NA
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - NA
Sweden Slutbetyg - NA
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - NA
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Prerequisites
One Physical Education or Health subject at either Year 11 or Year 12. Year 11 Mathematics (or a bridging course).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities
This course provides a qualification for employment in primary schools as generalist teachers and in secondary schools as specialist teachers in health and physical education in Victoria. Graduates may also work in the health, fitness and recreation industries, youth and community centres and in government and private agencies.
Professional recognition
Graduates can register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching for teaching in primary and secondary schools in the specialist areas of physical education and health.