Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

Course Details

This course provides knowledge and skills in physical education and sport science through discipline specific studies in sport, exercise science and health. Students complete units in areas including games and sports, skill acquisition, motor development, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, individual fitness activities, aquatics, and nutrition. Graduates from this course can gain careers in physical education and sport science, fitness and health and coaching. The course covers the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) discipline specialist area guidelines in secondary Physical Education and secondary Health, so that graduates who complete a Master of Teaching will be qualified to teach Health and Physical Education. Students can also complete a third discipline, which could include methods such as: English, History, Mathematics, and Biology.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: 288 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core units; 144 credit points of Professional Core units; 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list.

VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.