UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education blends hands-on and theoretical study across outdoor leadership, fundamental movement, exercise physiology and fitness, swimming and water safety, biomechanics, outdoor living and travel skills, and human development and nutrition. Students develop leadership, teaching and people skills that are applied directly in varied practical settings throughout the course. It provides a foundation for careers in sport, recreation and outdoor education, and also serves as a pathway into further teaching qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Semester 1Learning and Teaching15 credit pointsEDCEL1016Fundamentals of Movement
- Skill Acquisition and Instruction15 credit pointsEDHPE1000Perspectives on Health
- Outdoor and Physical Education15 credit pointsEDHPE1003Literacy and Numeracy15 credit pointsEDBED1011Semester 2Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics15 credit pointsEDBED1017Health and Lifestyle15 credit pointsEDHPE1002Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education15 credit pointsEDHPE1004ElectiveSummer SemesterThe Sport
- Physical and Outdoor Education Sectors15 credit pointsSHPOE2100
Year 2: Semester 1Swimming and Water Safety Education15 credit pointsEDHPE1001Games Pedagogy15 credit pointsEDHPE4000Outdoor Living and Travel Skills - Water15 credit pointsOEEDU1005Coastal Education15 credit pointsOEEDU2600Semester 2Moving the Body in Health and Physical Education15 credit pointsEDHPE2002Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Learning15 credit pointsOEEDU2000Adventure and Outdoor Recreation15 credit pointsOEEDU2500
- Year 3: Semester 1Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan15 credit pointsEDHPE4001Managing Risk in Outdoor and Adventure Sport Environments15 credit pointsOEEDU3801Professional Development in Sport
- Physical and Outdoor Education15 credit pointsSHPOE3000Prescribed Elective List 1Semester 2Health and Physical Activity in Society15 credit pointsEDHPE3002Population and Global Health Perspectives15 credit pointsEDHPE4002Professional Project in Sport
- Physical and Outdoor Education15 credit pointsSHPOE4000Prescribed Elective list 2
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)Current year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)Prerequisite (compulsory): Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.ATARThis course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.Guaranteed ATARThis course has a guaranteed ATAR. If you meet the course pre-requisites and any essential requirements for admission, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.Subject adjustmentsA study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.Entry requirements (non year 12)All applicantsEntire academic record:This course uses the applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Some applicantsLiteracy and numeracy test
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