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

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

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.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
35 Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) Scholarships, valued at $5000, will be available for students commencing in 2025. Find out more.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

70.00

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Advanced Diploma or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

244521

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

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

Annual indicative fee

2025: $4,627

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

Additional entry requirements

Student and ATAR profile

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Additional entry requirements

Student and ATAR profile

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244521 (Bedford Park)

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.

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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.

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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.

Financial Support while you're on placement?

You could be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Placement - up to $331.65 per week.*

Begins July 2025 | Teaching, Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery

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^{*Terms and conditions and eligibility criteria apply}

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	97.85	99.35
Median rank to receive an offer	77.13	81.65
Lowest rank to receive an offer	60.95	70.05

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	75	24%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	13	4%
Work and life experience	15	5%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	134	43%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	24	8%
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	30	10%
International Students	18	6%
All students	309	100%

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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.

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Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

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 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 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 graduating from any ITE course in South Australia must have achieved the standard for both the literacy and numeracy components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) to graduate.

For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

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.

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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 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 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 graduating from any ITE course in South Australia must have achieved the standard for both the literacy and numeracy components of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) to graduate.

For further information, including registration details, please check the test administrator’s website at https://teacheredtest.acer.edu.au/

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

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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 Flinders University Academy – or 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 Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

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Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education)

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