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Course Overview
Are you a person who values health and movement and wishes to pass your passion onto young people? We'll help you become an engaging, motivating, and innovative secondary school teacher specialising in Health and Physical Education.
Federation University has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled, passionate and resilient health and physical education teachers. With smaller class sizes, our lecturers get to know our students, providing one-on-one assistance with assignments and course work.
Our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) will see you gain a deep knowledge of two specialist teaching areas combined with valuable classroom experience. You will graduate with the confidence to connect with young people and teach from year 7 through to VCE.
Through this course you will specialise/major in Health and Physical Education, as well as a choice of another teaching method in either Mathematics, Science, English, History, Information Technology, Psychology, Drama, Outdoor Education or Media Studies.
Features of this course include:
Learn through applied movement activities.
Teachers are in high demand, and you can teach across Australia in remote communities, thriving regional centres or in our capital cities.
You are required to sit the CASPer test as part of your application. We recommend booking your CASPer test in advance, so your application is not delayed. View CASPer test date/times.
We provide several pathways and options to ensure you can follow your dream of becoming a great teacher. Visit our Become a Teacher website and use our interactive study tool to find your path to a rewarding career in education.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
470 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic Students: Entry requirements (year 12) Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
Prerequisites -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: any Mathematics; -Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS.
Guaranteed ATAR: If you receive an ATAR of 70.00 or higher and complete all the requirements for this course, you will be guaranteed an offer.
Selection rank adjustments Subject Adjustments A study score of 35 in any Humaniites, any History, Literature, Legal Studies or Philosphy equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.
Entry requirements (non year 12) Admissions Criteria for applicants with a higher education study -Satisfactory completion of at least one year of tertiary study in a relevant field; and -Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks. Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admissions Criteria for applicants with a vocational education and training study Successful completion of a TAFE qualification at Certificate IV in a cognate or appropriate area, such as Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, or Nursing and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks OR Successful completion of a recognised TAFE Diploma program in a cognate or an appropriate area and Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks
Applicants with a Cert IV require at least one year of experience in a relevant area of education or support service
Literacy and numeracy test If VCE Maths and/or English requirements or equivalent have not been met, a Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment is required to demonstrate the pre-requisite requirements. Applicants required to complete the assessment will be notified.
Admissions Criteria for applicants with work and life experience Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program
Essential requirements for selection and application Casper Test All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com Altus Suite: -Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times /
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Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete Link to complete
Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE). Visit our LANTITE webpage for more information, including advise on when you should sit the test.
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC). Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, and Writing 6.0.
Extra requirements Essential requirements for selection and application Casper Compulsory: All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com
Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) -Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) OR
Applicants can also have their non-academic capabilities assessed based on completion of a Non-Academic Requirements for Teacher Entry (NARTE) online questionnaire with the link to complete
Part Two (Recommended) -Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions Completion of Snapshot is recommended but not compulsory for Federation University applications. Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education (LANTITE) All students must satisfy National program standard requirements and attempt the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) test or provide evidence of First Nations language proficiency in the first year of enrolment. To graduate from this course and be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the LANTITE test standard in both literacy and numeracy must be achieved. Students who have provided evidence of First Nations language proficiency are not required to undertake the LANTITE test.
Working with children check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Federation University Australia WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria
International Students: Academic entry requirements Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with minimum study scores of 25 in units 3 and 4 English or 30 for English as an Alternative Language or Dialect and Units 1 and 2 of Mathematics or Overseas Equivalent. Altus Suite (Casper) All applicants are required to complete Altus Suite as part of their application. Altus Suite is a requirement for many of the initial teacher training courses in Victoria. It is a non-cognitive online test designed to assess an applicant's personal and professional attributes. Altus Suite consists of two-parts, however only the Casper component is compulsory for Federation University applications. To register for your sitting or for further information about the assessment, visit TakeAltus.com
Altus Suite: Part One (Compulsory) Casper: 60-90 minute online, open-response situational judgment test (SJT) Part Two (Recommended) Snapshot: 10-minute one-way video interview with standardised questions Completion of Snapshot is recommended but not compulsory for Federation University applications. Don't miss the deadlines for each offer round; https://takealtus.com/dates-times/
Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation Literacy and numeracy test for initial teacher education Prior to graduation, students will be required to demonstrate they have achieved approved benchmarks in literacy and numeracy as demonstrated through the Literacy and Numeracy Test in Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) before undertaking their final professional experience placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements.
ATAR 70.00 Minimum ATAR including selection adjustments: The minimum selection rank for this course, is equivalent to an ATAR of 70.00. If applicable, this includes adjustment factors related to subject adjustments and SEAS. (Applicable to onshore international students applying for undergraduate/bachelor degree programs only)
English language requirements IELTS score: Speaking 7.0, Listening 7.0, Reading 6.0, and Writing 6.0.
ATAR Guaranteed ATAR 70.00
Lowest Adjusted ATAR - Less than 5 offers
Applicable to onshore international students applying for undergraduate/bachelor degree programs only.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) / AITSL
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AITSL
Course Content
Literacy and Numeracy
Learning and Teaching
Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction
Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education
Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics
Health and Lifestyle
Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education
LANTITE Attempt
HPE Curriculum Studies 1
Swimming and Water Safety Education
Relationships, Sexuality & Communication
Responding to Challenge: Trauma Informed Practice
Transition to the Profession 1
Moving the Body in Health and Physical Education
Curriculum Assessment and Reporting
HPE Curriculum Studies 2
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander: Learning and Teaching
HPE Curriculum Studies III (Senior Years)
Health and Physical Activity in Society
Transition to the Profession 2
Games Pedagogy
Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Learning Through Movement in Health and Physical Education
Differentiating for Learning and Teaching
Professional Portfolio
Transition to the Profession 3
Population and Global Health Perspectives
Common Questions
The course has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years) as listed on the CRICOS registry for Federation University Australia.
The course includes a compulsory work component totalling 640 hours, structured as 40 hours per week over 16 weeks, which typically involves supervised teaching practice in secondary schools.
The Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) is available at three Federation University Australia campuses: Ballarat, Berwick, and Gippsland, all located in Victoria.
The estimated total course cost is AUD $125,685, which includes a tuition fee of AUD $124,800 and a non-tuition fee of AUD $885.
This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor Degree), has a duration greater than 92 weeks, and falls within the Education field (not Management and Commerce). Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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