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Ignite a passion for health, physical education and the outdoors in students for the rest of their lives

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) not only offers exceptional training for future health and physical educators in school settings, but also responds to demand for highly trained educators from the sports, recreation and outdoor education industries.

From the first day of study, our students are immersed in practical activities and micro-teaching situations exploring the application of teaching theory in practice. The program works closely with schools and relevant organisations to ensure the most relevant and rigorous experiences, so graduates are indeed ‘classroom ready’.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2021 selection rank

New in 2022

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

TAFElink

Advanced Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244521

Delivery mode

On campus:

– Bedford Park

Online: No.

Duration

4 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2021: To be advised

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March

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Why study Secondary Health and Physical Education at Flinders

Undertake an initial teacher education degree with a specific focus on Physical Education and Health Education
Have the opportunity to undertake studies in outdoor education specifically within an initial teacher education degree
Gain the skills employers are seeking with our nationally and internationally recognised transformative curriculum, based on contemporary research understandings of how to prepare effective teachers
Graduate work-ready, with teaching placements in secondary schools where you can learn practical skills, put theory into practice and develop important relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Your placements will help you to develop and consolidate your teaching knowledge and skills in order to meet the necessary national standards for registration as a teacher
You’ll be taught vital interpersonal skills that will help you form cooperative and effective professional relationships with students, staff and parents.

Your career

Education is a fast-growing sector, with a wide variety of job opportunities and long-term career prospects. Job growth of 10.6% and 6.2% is projected for Middle School and Secondary Teachers over the next five years* respectively.

Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as educators in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.

*Source: Labour Market Information Portal, Department of Jobs and Small Business. 2020 employment projections for the five years to November 2025.

Potential occupations include:

secondary teacher
sports coach
educational officer in a sporting or recreational organisation.
outdoor activity leader.

Potential employers include:

Government, Catholic or independent schools
sporting organisations
Government and private industry settings.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions. Graduates can be assured that they will meet the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority employment requirements.

What you will study

First year A typical first year may include:	foundational studies specifically related to your major teaching specialisation and two minor teaching specialisation areas half of your topics dedicated to Health and Physical Education building the foundations of understanding to work with a diversity of learners and developing strong pedagogical approaches to enhance learner engagement an initial professional experience in schools.
Second year A typical second year may include:	more specific investigation into the focus areas that construct the Health and Physical Education learning area with specific attention on physical activity, sport, mental health and wellbeing and sexualities experience with designing learning with an understanding of the range of factors that influence this an opportunity to further engage in schools.
Third year A typical third year may include:	a focus on professional relationships and the development of multi-model literacies a teaching placement in your minor teaching specialisation area extended learning in your major teaching specialisation area specific interaction with curriculum development and delivery.
Fourth year A typical fourth year may include:	a focus on assessment and reporting advanced curriculum specialisation a teaching placement in your major teaching specialisation area. a choice of final topic in your teaching specialisation area to further investigate a specific component of interest.

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Undertake extensive professional experience placements (minimum 80 days) in a variety of secondary school settings.
Develop vital practical skills such as relationship building, educational planning, technology use and community innovation.
Learn to engage in transformational, innovative and creative teaching practices.
Develop considered, relational skills for working with children, their families, community members and professional colleagues.
Immerse yourself in highly practical learning that enables you to deepen your understanding and strengthen your capabilities required for your career.

What you'll need

A Working with Children Check, and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care Certificate must be completed before undertaking a placement in your first semester.

Innovation and
enterprise topics

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for changes in the global job market.

These innovation and enterprise electives prepare you for the careers of tomorrow by developing what we like to call ‘personal enterprise skills’ – the innate ability to adapt to whatever life throws at you, professionally and personally.

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Additional entry requirements

Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills. This involves a short statement in response to three set questions used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

Applicants who select this course as a preference during the application process will be directed to a page to meet this requirement.

Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information

Inherent requirements

The Australian Government has recently introduced the Literacy and Numeracy Test for all initial teacher education (ITE) students to ensure they have the high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required of teachers.

The test is a single, national instrument designed to assess elements of an individual’s literacy and numeracy skills and will be used to demonstrate that ITE graduates are in the top 30 per cent of the population for literacy and numeracy.

All students commencing an ITE program after 1 January 2017 will be required to meet the benchmark prior to graduation. For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website.

There are also important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Arts.

How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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Additional entry requirements

Applicants must complete a non-academic assessment task known as a Teaching Capabilities Statement as part of their application to demonstrate their motivation to teach, their strong interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to learn, resilience, self-efficacy, and strong organisational and planning skills. This involves a short statement in response to three set questions used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

Applicants who select this course as a preference during the application process will be directed to a page to meet this requirement.

Visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement page for further information

Inherent requirements

The Australian Government has recently introduced the Literacy and Numeracy Test for all initial teacher education (ITE) students to ensure they have the high level of personal literacy and numeracy skills required of teachers.

The test is a single, national instrument designed to assess elements of an individual’s literacy and numeracy skills and will be used to demonstrate that ITE graduates are in the top 30 per cent of the population for literacy and numeracy.

All students commencing an ITE program after 1 January 2017 will be required to meet the benchmark prior to graduation. For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website.

There are also important inherent requirements for this course and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of these requirements.

View inherent requirements

English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education)

Study a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education)

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