Physical And Outdoor Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Physical and Outdoor Education
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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-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.
Middle Band
Consideration is given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 70.05 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with an ATAR of 75 or above will receive a first-round offer; those with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes.
ATAR (2011): 70.05
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.
Non-Year 12 applicants are encouraged to complete a La Trobe Outdoor and Environmental Education Supplementary Information form. For a copy please call (03) 5444 7285 or download from: www.latrobe.edu.au/education/outdoors/study-pathways
All students must complete a Working With Children Check form (available from Post Offices) prior to enrolment.
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, Health and Human Development or Outdoor and Environmental Studies.
Units 1 & 2: two units of General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (CAS) 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)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find work in school-based programs, in specialist outdoor centres run by both government and private schools, in outdoor education and recreation businesses, as freelance outdoor instructors, in government recreation and youth agencies and in some environmental agencies in Australia and overseas.
Professional recognition
The degree is accredited with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) to teach outdoor education and physical education in secondary schools. The Outdoor Education Council of Australia acknowledges it as appropriate for leadership in several outdoor pursuits.