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<p>Are you a person who values health and movement and wishes to pass your passion onto young people. We will help you become an engaging, motivating, and innovative secondary school teacher, specialising in Health and Physical Education.</p><p>Federation University has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled, passionate, and resilient health and physical education teachers. With smaller class sizes, our lecturers get to know our students, providing one-on-one assistance with assignments and course work. Our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) will see you gain a deep knowledge of two specialist teaching areas, combined with valuable classroom experience. You will graduate with the confidence to connect with young people and teach from year 7 through to VCE. Through this course, you will specialise/major in Health and Physical Education, as well as a choice of another teaching method in either Mathematics, Science, English, History, Information Technology, Psychology, Drama, Outdoor Education or Media Studies.</p><p>Features of program:</p><ul><li>Learn through applied movement activities.</li><li>Complete highly engaging, practical school-based placements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Explore areas including:</p><ul><li>Science of movement</li><li>Game based learning</li><li>Lifelong physical activity</li><li>Health and Human Development</li><li>Aquatic activities</li><li>Contemporary Curriculum design</li><li>Contemporary Pedagogy and assessment approaches</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll be ready to teach by undertaking a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement with our partner schools throughout the course. Teachers are in high demand, and you can teach across Australia in remote communities, thriving regional centres or in our capital cities. You are required to sit the CASPer test as part of your application. We recommend booking your CASPer test in advance, so your application is not delayed. View CASPer test date/times. We provide several pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream of becoming a great teacher. Visit our Become a Teacher website and use our interactive study tool to find your path to a rewarding career in education.</p>
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Course learning outcomes
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Course overview
<p>Are you a person who values health and movement and wishes to pass your passion onto young people. We will help you become an engaging, motivating, and innovative secondary school teacher, specialising in Health and Physical Education.</p><p>Federation University has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled, passionate, and resilient health and physical education teachers. With smaller class sizes, our lecturers get to know our students, providing one-on-one assistance with assignments and course work. Our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) will see you gain a deep knowledge of two specialist teaching areas, combined with valuable classroom experience. You will graduate with the confidence to connect with young people and teach from year 7 through to VCE. Through this course, you will specialise/major in Health and Physical Education, as well as a choice of another teaching method in either Mathematics, Science, English, History, Information Technology, Psychology, Drama, Outdoor Education or Media Studies.</p><p>Features of program:</p><ul><li>Learn through applied movement activities.</li><li>Complete highly engaging, practical school-based placements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Explore areas including:</p><ul><li>Science of movement</li><li>Game based learning</li><li>Lifelong physical activity</li><li>Health and Human Development</li><li>Aquatic activities</li><li>Contemporary Curriculum design</li><li>Contemporary Pedagogy and assessment approaches</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll be ready to teach by undertaking a minimum of 80 days of supervised teaching placement with our partner schools throughout the course. Teachers are in high demand, and you can teach across Australia in remote communities, thriving regional centres or in our capital cities. You are required to sit the CASPer test as part of your application. We recommend booking your CASPer test in advance, so your application is not delayed. View CASPer test date/times. We provide several pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream of becoming a great teacher. Visit our Become a Teacher website and use our interactive study tool to find your path to a rewarding career in education.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
480
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
4 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Minimum ATAR:
70
Guaranteed ATAR:
70
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</a> </p>(Full accreditation) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
106092K
Course coordinator:
<p>Brad Beseler</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English or Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) ; and</li><li>Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>The minimum selection rank for this course is equivalent to an ATAR of 70. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and equity schemes.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 70 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a minimum of 8 units in a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Children’s Services, Community Services, Education, Nursing with a GPA 5.0 and above</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a Certificate IV in a cognate discipline in Children’s Services, Community Services, Education, Nursing and relevant work experience of at least 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent ; or</li><li>Successful completion of a Diploma in a cognate discipline in Children’s Services, Community Services, Education, Nursing</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 25 in English or Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) ; and</li><li>Equivalent of Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
English language requirements
No overall score required. IELTS Speaking and Listening 7.0 Reading and Writing 6.0, or International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISPR) test with a score of 4 or completion of a 3-year Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from the approved recognised English-speaking country list.
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Casper or NARTE</p> <p>A non-cognitive online test designed to assess your personal and professional attributes.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Literacy and Numeracy Test</p> <p>An alternative means of assessing your literacy and numeracy skills when Year 12 results are not available or suitable.</p>
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements during enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> <p>You’ll need to hold a valid <a href="http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Working with Children</a> Check before starting professional placements in this course.</p>
Essential requirements prior to graduation
<p class="bold-heading3">LANTITE (Education)</p> The LANTITE is a computer-based test designed to assess your personal literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring you are within the top 30% of the Australian adult population. All students aspiring to become a primary or secondary teacher must pass this test.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 480 credit points comprising:
270
credit points for
Discipline Studies
, and
135
credit points from
Core Units
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75
credit points from
Professional Experience
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1
item from
LANTITE Hurdle
Discipline Studies
Complete 270 credit points comprising:
180
credit points from
Discipline Studies Core Units
, and
Both of the following:
60
credit points for one
Minor
from
Minor
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30
credit points from
Minor Curriculum Studies
Discipline Studies Core Units
Complete exactly 180 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
EDHPE1000
Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction
15
EDHPE1001
Swimming and Water Safety Education
15
EDHPE1002
Health and Lifestyle
15
EDHPE1003
Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education
15
EDHPE1004
Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education
15
EDHPE2003
HPE Curriculum Studies 1
15
EDHPE2002
Moving the Body in Health and Physical Education
15
EDHPE3001
HPE Curriculum Studies III (Senior Years)
15
EDHPE3002
Health and Physical Activity in Society
15
EDHPE4000
Games Pedagogy
15
EDHPE4001
Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
15
EDHPE4002
Population and Global Health Perspectives
15
Minor
Complete one Minor from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
TN5.MIN.OE
Outdoor Education
60
TN5.MIN.MATH
Maths
60
TN5.MIN.SCI
Science
60
TN5.MIN.DRA
Drama
60
TN5.MIN.ENG
English
60
TN5.MIN.HIS
History
60
TN5.MIN.IT
Information Technology
60
TN5.MIN.PSY
Psychology
60
TN5.MIN.MED
Media Studies
60
Minor Curriculum Studies
Complete exactly 30 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
OEEDU3500
Outdoor Education Curriculum 1
15
OEEDU3600
Outdoor Education Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3028
Mathematics Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3101
Mathematics Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3029
Science Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3102
Science Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3030
English Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3109
English Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3032
History Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3111
History Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3033
Information Technology Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3112
Information Technology Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3037
Psychology Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3116
Psychology Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3042
Drama Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3104
Drama Curriculum 2
15
EDBED3040
Media Studies Curriculum 1
15
EDDDE3122
Media Studies Curriculum 2
15
Core Units
Complete exactly 135 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
EDBED1011
Literacy and Numeracy
15
EDBED1017
Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics
15
EDHPE2001
Relationships, Sexuality & Communication
15
EDBED3119
Responding to Challenge: Trauma Informed Practice
15
EDBED3016
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Learning and Teaching
15
EDBED3027
Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
15
EDBED4113
Transition to the Profession 2
15
EDBED4120
Professional Portfolio
15
EDBED4010
Differentiating for Learning and Teaching
15
Professional Experience
Complete exactly 75 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
EDCEL1016
Learning and Teaching
15
EDCEL2114
Transition to the Profession 1
15
EDCEL3003
HPE Curriculum Studies 2
15
EDCEL4003
Learning Through Movement in Health and Physical Education
15
EDCEL4114
Transition to the Profession 3
15
LANTITE Hurdle
Complete exactly 1 of the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
EDLAN1000
LANTITE Attempt
0
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts or fails a practicum will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p> <p></p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be excluded from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be excluded from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
EDBED1011
Literacy and Numeracy
Core Units
15
EDCEL1016
Learning and Teaching
Professional Experience
15
EDHPE1000
Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1003
Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Semester 2
EDBED1017
Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics
Core Units
15
EDHPE1002
Health and Lifestyle
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1004
Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
EDLAN1000
LANTITE Attempt
LANTITE Hurdle
Year 2
Semester 1
EDHPE2003
HPE Curriculum Studies 1
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1001
Swimming and Water Safety Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE2001
Relationships, Sexuality & Communication
Core Units
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Semester 2
EDBED3119
Responding to Challenge: Trauma Informed Practice
Core Units
15
EDCEL2114
Transition to the Profession 1
Professional Experience
15
EDHPE2002
Moving the Body in Health and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Year 3
Semester 1
EDBED3027
Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
Core Units
15
EDCEL3003
HPE Curriculum Studies 2
Professional Experience
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Minor Curriculum Studies
Discipline Studies
15
Semester 2
EDBED3016
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Learning and Teaching
Core Units
15
EDHPE3001
HPE Curriculum Studies III (Senior Years)
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE3002
Health and Physical Activity in Society
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor Curriculum Studies
Discipline Studies
15
Year 4
Semester 1
EDBED4113
Transition to the Profession 2
Core Units
15
EDHPE4000
Games Pedagogy
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE4001
Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDCEL4003
Learning Through Movement in Health and Physical Education
Professional Experience
15
Semester 2
EDBED4010
Differentiating for Learning and Teaching
Core Units
15
EDBED4120
Professional Portfolio
Core Units
15
EDCEL4114
Transition to the Profession 3
Professional Experience
15
EDHPE4002
Population and Global Health Perspectives
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Semester 2 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 2
EDBED1017
Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics
Core Units
15
EDHPE1002
Health and Lifestyle
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1004
Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Semester 1
EDBED1011
Literacy and Numeracy
Core Units
15
EDCEL1016
Learning and Teaching
Professional Experience
15
EDHPE1000
Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1003
Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 2
EDBED3119
Responding to Challenge: Trauma Informed Practice
Core Units
15
EDHPE2002
Moving the Body in Health and Physical Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDCEL2114
Transition to the Profession 1
Professional Experience
15
EDLAN1000
LANTITE Attempt
LANTITE Hurdle
0
Semester 1
EDHPE2003
HPE Curriculum Studies 1
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE1001
Swimming and Water Safety Education
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor Curriculum Studies
Discipline Studies
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Year 3
Semester 2
EDBED3016
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Learning and Teaching
Core Units
15
EDHPE4002
Population and Global Health Perspectives
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor Curriculum Studies
Discipline Studies
15
Semester 1
EDHPE2001
Relationships, Sexuality & Communication
Core Units
15
EDBED3027
Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
Core Units
15
EDCEL3003
HPE Curriculum Studies 2
Professional Experience
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Year 4
Semester 2
EDHPE3002
Health and Physical Activity in Society
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE3001
HPE Curriculum Studies III (Senior Years)
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
Minor
Discipline Studies
15
Semester 1
EDCEL4003
Learning Through Movement in Health and Physical Education
Professional Experience
15
EDHPE4000
Games Pedagogy
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDHPE4001
Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Discipline Studies - Discipline Studies Core Units
15
EDBED4113
Transition to the Profession 2
Core Units
15
Year 5
Semester 2
EDBED4120
Professional Portfolio
Core Units
15
EDBED4010
Differentiating for Learning and Teaching
Core Units
15
EDCEL4114
Transition to the Profession 3
Professional Experience
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social, and intellectual development of students and apply differentiated teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of Health and Physical Education curriculum content by developing, sequencing, and delivering evidence-based Health and Physical Education lessons aligned with national and state curricula.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Implement teaching strategies that respect and promote diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, to create inclusive and safe learning environments.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Apply a variety of teaching strategies, including ICT and inquiry-based learning, to engage students in meaningful HPE experiences.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Use formative and summative assessment methods to evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and report on achievement in line with curriculum and policy requirements.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Apply knowledge of health, safety, and risk management strategies to create a supportive learning environment in HPE settings.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Engage in reflective practice, professional learning, and ethical collaboration to enhance teaching effectiveness, student outcomes, and community partnerships.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of physical activity, health literacy, and lifelong wellbeing within society. </p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 640 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Additional costs
URGD/PGCW/NAWD
Other study costs
<p>Students may incur these additional costs, which are not invoiced by the university, in order to complete the course. </p><ul><li>LANTITE</li><li>Working with Children Check</li></ul>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Credit pathways
Credit pathways
<p>The courses listed below offer approved credit pathways into this course, provided you meet the additional admission requirements.</p>
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Course code and title
Institute / school
Credit points
<p>SO5 Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education </p>
Institute of Education Arts and Community
120 credit points
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
480
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
4 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Minimum ATAR:
70
Guaranteed ATAR:
70
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://www.vit.vic.edu.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)</a> </p>(Full accreditation) </p></span>
CRICOS code:
106092K
Course coordinator:
<p>Brad Beseler</p>
Additional information
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Internal reference: TN5.HPE - C4.1/MK2.2/O4.1/R5.3