Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

Entry requirements Entry requirements Entry requirements (year 12) Current year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years) Prerequisite (compulsory): 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 20 in any English. ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Guaranteed ATAR This course has a guaranteed ATAR . If you meet the course pre-requisites and any essential requirements for admission, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below. Subject adjustments A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education or Physics 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 Schemes (SEAS) . Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. Entry requirements (non year 12) All applicants Entire academic record: This course uses the applicant's entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Some applicants Literacy and numeracy test: If VCE maths and 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. Applicants with higher education study Successful completion of the Federation University Foundation Access Studies (FAST)course (or equivalent), or; Previous university study (including single subjects) with a pass average and meets the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or literacy and/or numeracy test, or; Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in any field. Applicants with vocational education and training study Successful completion of a cognate* Certificate III and meets the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or literacy and/or numeracy test and industry experience of at least one year, or; Successful completion of a cognate* Certificate IV and meets the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or literacy and/or numeracy test, or; Successful completion of a Diploma in any field and meets the VCE maths requirement benchmark or numeracy test. *Cognate education areas: Community Services, Education Support, Children's Services, Disability and Nursing, or Sport. 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. Applications in this category should consider a pathway program such as Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course . English language requirements Overall IELTS band score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent English language test Extra requirements Essential requirements for enrolment and graduation Working with Children Check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements. National Police Record Check Compulsory: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements. How to apply How you apply will depend on your current situation - school leaver, tertiary background or life experience - and whether you're also applying for courses at other institutions. Visit our how to apply page to find out more. Ready to fill out your application? You might need these codes: VTAC application Yes VTAC code 3701810601 - Berwick (on campus) 3700710601 - Gippsland (on campus) 3700510601 - Mt Helen (on campus) Direct application Yes Federation University code SO5 Alternative pathways Pathways to this course: Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options: Other TAFE studies Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE units undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course. Bridging programs A bridging program can provide an excellent foundation to build upon in your bachelor course studies: • Our one semester Foundation Access Studies (FAST) course provides you an alternate entry into tertiary study, with a focus on building the more generic academic skills required for success at university. On successful completion of FAST, students can apply for the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education for the next semester. Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies relevant to this degree. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications. Pathways from this course: At the beginning of second year, you can apply to transfer to another undergraduate Education program at Federation University, where you can qualify as a teacher and gain registration with VIT. Please note that you must have successfully completed 8 courses in the 1st year of the Bachelor of Sport Physical and Outdoor Education and have a credit average to be eligible for transfer. • Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching) Alternatively, you can complete the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education and then apply for Master of Teaching .