Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Western Sydney University - Penrith
Overview
Our Health and Physical Education graduates stand out for their inclusive and holistic understanding of health, physical education, and physical activity.
Graduates can proceed to a Master of Teaching and choose four elective subjects in a minor area of study from other degrees, preferably in mathematics or a science field, as this will expand employment opportunities. The NSW Education Standards Authority can provide advice on subjects required for students to become accredited teachers in this minor area of study. A Master’s (research) program is available to meritorious students as an additional two years study full-time (or equivalent part-time). Graduates can also gain employment directly within the sports industry.
Applicants interested in teaching should also refer to 729034 Bachelor of Health and Physical Education Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)/Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Majors
Areas of study
Within this degree, you will learn about a broad range of concepts within physical education (eg Games for Diverse Groups, Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities, Outdoor Recreation), health (eg Nutrition, Physical Activity, Contemporary Youth Health), and sport science (eg movement and skill development, motor control and skill acquisition, sport psychology).
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Sports development officer, fitness consultant, professional sports coach, educational officer for health organisations, recreation program managers. If an additional teaching qualification is obtained, graduates can teach Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) or other areas depending on elective choices.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 82.1 | 92.1 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 64.5 | 69.55 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 55.25 | 65.25 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Western Sydney University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Western Sydney University
Campus
Penrith
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
55.25
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 292
- Campuses
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Bankstown Campbelltown Campbelltown or Orange Hawkesbury Liverpool Nirimba (Blacktown) Parramatta Parramatta City Penrith Sydney City
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Western Sydney University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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