Bachelor of Health and Physical Education Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Western Sydney University
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About
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) Pathway to Teaching program brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity, and skills in interacting with people. The course explores challenging areas of personal development, including youth health, sexuality, drugs, mental health, risk-taking behaviours, health promotion and research. Facilities include a gymnasium, dance and gym studio, sports fields, and undercover sport courts where learning to lead practical experiences are a strong feature of the program. Enrolment in this program involves direct pathway to a Master of Teaching degree, and then on to a teaching career.
Areas of study
Drugs, health and sport science, health systems and promotion, research, sexuality, psychology and risk-taking behaviours, youth health issues.
Career opportunities
With a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), you can:
- Go on to do your Master of Teaching, and teach health education, personal development, and physical activity in government and non-government schools.
- Take on an exciting role as a sport coach or personal trainer in the private health and fitness sectors, community clubs, schools, and high-performance sport contexts.
- Get involved in communities and schools with education programs around specialist health, sport, and social support.
Practical experience
Students will gain practical experience in outdoor education, sport science, and teaching games, sport and reactional activities.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education or Community and Family Studies, science- general or biology, and mathematics.
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Other applicants
Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
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Further information
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