Bachelor of Primary Education (Health and Physical Education)

The Bachelor of Primary Education (Health and Physical Education) is an exciting four-year degree which enables you to achieve a qualification in primary teaching while gaining a specialisation in health and physical education (PE). You’ll become fluent in the national literacy and numeracy curriculum for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, gaining a special understanding of the primary health, personal development and physical education program.

From your second year of study onwards, you’ll be based on-site in primary schools experiencing subjects such as English, science, maths, technologies, humanities and social sciences and, of course, health and PE first-hand as part of a selection of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units. During the course, you will also complete a series of block placements ranging from 10 to 30 days, to meet teacher registration requirements. At the completion of your degree, you’ll have developed a thorough understanding of how children aged from 5 to 12 learn and will be ready to put your theories into practice in your first year as either a primary school classroom teacher or dedicated PE educator.

Areas of study

Educational studies, health and physical education, pedagogy studies, personal development.

Career opportunities

Primary teacher – general, health and physical education.

Professional recognition

Accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute for recognition as a teaching qualification throughout Australia.

Practical experience

Minimum 85 days of practical placement across a range of different primary school levels and settings, culminating in a 30-day teaching placement in the final year.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.