Physical And Health Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
Length
4 years full time or part-time equivalent (by arrangement)
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
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
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-undergraduatesMiddle Band
A study score of at least 20 in a LOTE (any) facilitates an additional 3 aggregate points. Consideration is also given to performance in English (any), relevant paid or unpaid work experience, and Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria. In addition, a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 77.55 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 80 or above will receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, and at least 25 in one of Physical Education or Health and Human Development or Outdoor Environmental Studies.
Units 1 & 2: two units of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Units 3 & 4 of Mathematics (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Additional information
All successful applicants must complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Post Offices) before enrolment.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to work in primary schools as generalist teachers and in secondary schools as specialist teachers in health and physical education, in Australia and overseas. They may also work in the health, fitness and recreation industries, youth and community centres and in government and private agencies.
Professional recognition
Graduates are accredited to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as specialist physical education and health teachers from Prep to Year 12 and as generalist primary school teachers.