Bachelor of Health and Physical Education

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

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Overview

Create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments that make a difference to health and wellbeing when you study Deakin's Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. As a qualified health and physical education secondary school teacher, you'll specialise in a topic you're passionate about and develop the critical skills, specialised knowledge and practical classroom experience to nurture your students. Explore the art of movement, learn specialist teaching methods and delve into applied sports science, biomechanics, and motor learning and development.

You'll have access to industry-standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, including our Elite Sports Precinct and specialised teaching labs. This, combined with at least 80 days of practical placements, means you'll graduate in-demand ready to create a meaningful career.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; 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: one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Anatomy and physiology, Biological chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Curriculum studies, Education studies, English - children's literature, English - literature, Exercise physiology, Exercise science, Health, Health and physical education, History, Home Economics, Human movement, Mathematics, Performance arts (Burwood), Physical education, Professional practice, Sexuality education, Teaching (secondary).

Potential Career Outcomes

On graduation from this industry-accredited degree, you'll be qualified to teach in secondary schools across the private, independent or public education sectors. You'll be highly sought after as a secondary school teacher and have the adaptable leadership, communication and organisation skills to work in advisory roles or in sporting organisations. You may also work in: 
  • community programs
  • government agencies
  • private academies/agencies
  • professional coaching
  • sport management.

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 offer98.70N/P
Median rank to receive an offer77.80N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer62.80N/P

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Health Sciences

Indicative ATAR

62.80

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available

Course Link

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State
VIC
Type
University
Courses
322
Campuses
Geelong Waterfront Campus Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Melbourne Burwood Campus Warrnambool Campus
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