Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary) (Honours)

The University of Notre Dame Australia

CRICOS Institution Code 01032F

Duration

234 weeks

Delivery

On campus

Study Load

Full time / Part time

Intakes

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Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary) (Honours)

Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Secondary) prepares students to become high-performing secondary school teachers who inspire enthusiastic, successful lifelong learners. This four-year degree combines Notre Dame's growing body of high-quality research with extensive hands-on learning, so graduates leave with both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching skills.

Through a rigorous, practice-focused curriculum, students develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to teach across the health education and physical education disciplines, covering subject area content, pedagogy, assessment, core content (including Religious Education), adolescent brain development, special and inclusive education, English as an additional language/dialect, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally responsive pedagogies.

Students select a second teaching area tailored to their campus: at Fremantle this includes English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Religious Education, Media, Drama, or Science (Outdoor Education/Health Studies); at Sydney, students complete the full Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) learning area, including Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Health and Movement Science, Community and Family Studies, and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies. Sydney first-year students may also choose to enrol in courses at the Oran Park Study Centre alongside the Broadway campus.

The degree includes approximately 30 weeks of professional experience/internship, and graduates are qualified to teach in Australian and international Catholic, independent and government secondary schools, with the option to pursue Catholic accreditation. An Honours pathway is also available.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Perth

88 Guy St, Broome, WA 6725

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place: $4,738/year (2026); indicative total $18,952 for 4 years

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students

Fremantle (WA) campus

Applicants with recent Secondary Education: Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70, OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25
Applicants with Higher Education: Successful completion of 4 subjects at undergraduate level or higher, OR successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP) or an equivalent tertiary preparation program
Applicants with VET study: Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or an RTO
Applicants with Work and Life Experience: at least two years of relevant work experience (STAT may be required), OR STAT scores of at least 135 (Multiple Choice) and 140 (Written English), OR two Year 12 WACE/HSC exams at the equivalent of the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
Applicants who did not complete secondary education in an English-speaking country: IELTS Academic overall 7.5, no band below 8.0 in speaking/listening or below 7.0 in reading/writing

Sydney (NSW) campus

Applicants with recent Secondary Education: Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank, OR equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score
Applicants with Higher Education: Successful completion of 4 subjects at undergraduate level or higher, OR successful completion of the Notre Dame TPP or an equivalent tertiary preparation program
Applicants with VET study: Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or an RTO
Applicants with Work and Life Experience: at least two years of relevant work experience (STAT may be required), OR STAT scores of at least 150 (Multiple Choice) and 150 (Written English), OR two Year 12 WACE/HSC exams at the equivalent of the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank
Legislative requirements: 3 HSC Band 5 (one must be English, ESL English excluded) and Band 4 in Mathematics; approved pathways exist for students who do not meet these (extra courses required before second-year pedagogy/curriculum/professional experience courses, or a mathematics/numeracy course in Year 1)
Applicants who did not complete secondary education in an English-speaking country: IELTS Academic overall 7.5, no band below 8.0 in speaking/listening or below 7.0 in reading/writing

International Students

Same academic entry requirements as domestic students (see above)
English language proficiency (all international applicants) — Undergraduate coursework tier: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (no band <6.0) | PTE Academic 50 | TOEFL iBT 73 (pre-2026) / 4 overall (2026+, no skill <3.5-4) | CAE/CPE 169

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Qualified to teach in Australian and international Catholic, independent and government secondary schools, with the option to pursue Catholic accreditation (Accreditation to Teach in Catholic Schools or Accreditation to Teach Religious Education in Catholic Schools)
Broader career opportunities across sport, health, community, coaching, recreation and related professional settings
Fremantle: second teaching area options include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), Religious Education, Media, Drama, or Science (Outdoor Education/Health Studies)
Sydney: qualifies to teach across the full Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) learning area, including Physical Activity and Sport Studies (PASS), Health and Movement Science, Community and Family Studies, and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) / AITSL

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AITSL

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units32 units

EDUC1037

Academic Skills and Digital Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Required National course

EDUC1039

Foundations of Education

Required National course

EDUC2077

Positive Learning Environments

Required National course

EDUC2071

Introduction to Teaching Principles

Required National course

EDUC1043

Physical Education 1

Required National course

EDUC1045

Physical Education 2

Required National course

EDUC4059

Physical Education 3

Required National course

EDUC2089

Health Education 1

Required National course

EDUC4058

Health Education 2

Required National course

EDUC2088

Teaching Methods 7-10: HPE

Required National course

EDUC3095

Teaching Methods 11-12: HPE

Required National course

EDUC4044

Advanced Pedagogy and Professional Ethics

Required National course

EDUC1040

Development and Learning (Includes 10-day observation)

Required National course

EDUCXXXX

Professional Experience 2 - Secondary (HPE) School Term 2

Required National course

EDUCXXXX

Professional Experience 3 - Secondary (HPE) School Term 2

Required National course

EDUC4XXX

Professional Engagement

Required National course

HLTH1044

Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Physical Education

Required Fremantle course

HLTH3096

Sports Science for Health and Physical Education

Required Fremantle course

EDUC3097

Enriching Inclusive Education in Health & Physical Education

Required Fremantle course

EDUC3098

Excursion and Event Management in Education

Required Fremantle course

EDUC1046

Well-Being Fundamentals for Success

Required Sydney course

EDUC1042

Integral Human Development in Education

Required Sydney course

HLTH1000

Human Structure and Function

Required Sydney course

HLTH1006

Health Issues and Preventative Approaches

Required Sydney course

HLTH2018

Exercise Biomechanics

Required Sydney course

EDUC3066

Enriching Inclusive Education

Required Sydney course

HLTH2014

Psychological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

Required Sydney course

BESC2260

Contemporary Family Issues

Required Sydney course

HLTH3015

Nutrition for Health and Physical Education

Required Sydney course

HLTH1014

Health and Performance Testing

Required Sydney course

EDUC3046

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students: Culturally Responsive Connections

Required Sydney course

EDUC4XXX

Internship - Secondary (HPE) School Term 3

Required Sydney course

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What teaching areas will I be qualified to teach after completing this degree?

Upon completing the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary), you will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to teach across the health education and physical education disciplines. You can also broaden your teaching expertise through a second teaching area, with courses tailored to your campus location (Fremantle or Sydney).

How much practical teaching experience will I gain during the program?

The program includes 30 weeks of practical component (professional experience). This includes a 2-week PEX embedded in the Development and Learning course in Year 1, Professional Experience 2 in Year 2, Professional Experience 3 in Year 3, and a Professional Engagement and Internship in Year 4, ensuring extensive hands-on learning throughout the degree.

Are there differences between studying at the Fremantle and Sydney campuses?

Yes, while there is a common national curriculum, each campus has campus-specific units. For example, Fremantle students take Outdoor Education Fundamentals and Sports Science for Health and Physical Education, while Sydney students take units such as Wellbeing Fundamentals for Success, Psychosocial Determinants of Health, Contemporary Family Issues, Community and Family Studies, and Principles of Strength and Conditioning. Sydney students in Year 1 can also choose to enrol in two courses at the Oran Park Study Centre and two at the Broadway Campus.

What are the English language requirements for international applicants?

Applicants who have not successfully completed their secondary education in an English-speaking country must sit the IELTS Academic Test and achieve a minimum overall score of 7.5, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening, and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.

What entry pathways are available if I don't have an ATAR?

There are multiple entry pathways available. You may qualify through Higher Education (successful completion of 4 subjects at undergraduate level or higher, or completion of Notre Dame's Tertiary Pathway Program), through VET study (AQF Certificate IV or higher from TAFE or an RTO), or through Work and Life Experience if you are at least 20 years of age and have left secondary education more than two years ago — which may include completing the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or two Year 12 equivalent exams.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$72,000 – $90,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$90,000 – $105,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$105,000 – $125,000/yr

Career Paths

Early Childhood Teacher
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Teacher Librarian

Key Skills

Lesson planning and curriculum design aligned to the Australian Curriculum
Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs
Classroom management and positive behaviour support
Formative and summative assessment design and analysis
Inclusive education practices for students with disabilities and additional needs

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Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Secondary) (Honours)

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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