UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Bachelor of Lead through health and movement The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport brings together our previous Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and Bachelor of Sport into one flexible, future-focused degree. With a strong focus on young people, you'll build contemporary health knowledge and the confidence to lead informed conversations around important and emerging health issues - supporting positive decision-making among young people. You'll also develop movement expertise and practical teaching capabilities, equipping you to design and deliver engaging physical education experiences at school that foster lifelong participation in physical activity. Across the degree, there is a strong emphasis on rethinking sport and physical activity to be more inclusive, creative, and accessible, enabling you to make a meaningful impact across schools, clubs, and communities. You can prepare for a career in Health and Physical Education teaching while also gaining broader knowledge across the sport sector, opening pathways beyond the classroom. With the option to tailor your studies through majors and minors in areas such as sport management, psychology, youth wellbeing, and secondary education, you can align your degree to your interests and career goals. Whether you choose teaching, sport industry roles, or further study, you'll graduate with the flexibility. This course is delivered by Western Sydney University.
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Course structure
- The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport has the following areas of study: Health education Physical education Sport Movement science Together, these areas of study give you the knowledge, skills, and vision to lead quality health and physical education - contributing to the health and wellbeing of all young people
- reimagine sport - making it inclusive, innovate, and for everyone
- and have in-depth content knowledge applicable to health and movement science (HMS), sport, leisure, and recreation (SLR), and physical activity and sport studies (PASS). With eight flexible subjects, you'll also get to shape your learning, and your future career opportunities, with options in sport
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Admissions
Special Requirements Prerequisites To successfully complete this program, you'll need to obtain: A Working with Children Check A Child Protection Certificate These are required for subjects in your second (Spring) semester, so you can complete them after you begin your studies. Recommended Studies: Health and Movement Science.
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