Physical And Outdoor Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Education
Length
4 years
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course leads to a qualification to teach in secondary schools in the specialist areas of physical education and outdoor environmental studies. It comprises 32 subjects in teaching studies, curriculum studies, and discipline studies (physical education and outdoor education) including outdoor activity electives. Students also undertake 80 days' professional experience in schools.
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
First to third years cover theoretical components and practical experiences in outdoor education and environmental studies, physical education and general education. The outdoor education component includes core fieldwork subjects in bushwalking, navigation, paddling and naturalist studies, with options in cross-country skiing and rock climbing. The physical education component develops practical skills in a range of activities including aquatics, fitness, games, gymnastics, dance, athletics and ball-handling. In fourth year, students undertake the two specialist teaching methods together with general education studies and further supervised teaching practice.
Contact hours
Variable as per timetables. Please note that outdoor education field trips usually scheduled from Thursday - Sunday.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Education, environmental studies, outdoor education, physical education, teaching (secondary).
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-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Students should allow A$1500 - A$2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before buying any new gear.
Selection
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) - 70.05
International Baccalaureate - 24
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
Vietnam (Year 12) - 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.
Extra requirements
Applicants are required to provide evidence of a National Criminal or Police Check clearance from each country or countries in which they have lived for 12 months or more within the previous 10 years (after the age of 18 years). The criminal record check must be presented at enrolment in the course before the start of semester.
Prerequisites
One Physical Education or Health or Outdoor and Environmental Studies 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 prepares students for employment in secondary schools in Australia or overseas. Graduates may work in school-based programs, in specialist outdoor centres run by both government and private schools, in outdoor educations and recreation businesses, as freelance outdoor instructors, in government recreation and youth agencies and in some environmental agencies.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching for registration to teach in outdoor education and physical education in secondary schools.