Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Physical Activity & Health Science

Australian Catholic University - Melbourne

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Overview

This is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have already completed a relevant Bachelor degree.

 Bachelor of Physical Activity and Health Science (Honours) students will be able to: 


  • understand what’s needed to apply, explain, control and practice complex human performance behaviours
  • develop research skills 
  • prepare for higher degree studies at the Masters and Doctoral level.

Possible careers include working as a fitness assessor or trainer, in health promotion, or as a health and fitness consultant.

Graduates can also become health and physical education (PE) teachers or teach personal development in secondary schools provided they also complete a Graduate Diploma.

In an increasingly competitive job market, an honours degree will give you an edge over candidates who just have an undergraduate degree.

Prerequisites

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Bachelor Degree: Completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.75 in that degree..

Majors

Physical Activity.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as health and fitness consultants, research assistants, sports coaches, recreation leaders, and in government and non-government health agencies.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Australian Catholic University website for admission criteria information.

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