Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) (4742)
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Approved Abbreviation: BHSc(HPE)Path
Western Sydney University Program Code: 4742
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089200A
The Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (HPE) Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity, and skills in interacting with people. The program explores challenging areas of personal development, including youth health issues, sexuality, drugs, psychology and risk-taking behaviours, as well as general health science, including human biology, health systems, health promotion and research. Enrolment in this program involves direct pathway to a Master of Teaching degree, and then on to a teaching career. Teaching opportunities can be extended beyond HPE by studying electives, such as science and mathematics, where students gain a second teaching area in a subject of their choice. The degree also gives the advantage of early access to Education Studies subjects through mandatory completion of an Education Studies minor. These subjects of study are structured to gain the necessary learning areas to satisfy the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards discipline knowledge requirements for entry into teaching.
Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority following the successful completion of a recognised teaching qualification such as the Master of Teaching (Secondary).
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
For those students enrolling in 2022, please be aware of the below Public Health Order and Department of Education requirements. Students will be required to meet the below order to be able to attend their relevant placements in Schools (SPRT 2007 Games for Diverse Groups, SPRT 3003 Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities) and with relevant sporting clubs (SPRT 3003 Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities):
The Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Education and Care Workers): Order dated 23 September states that:
all education and care workers must not carry out relevant work on or after 8 November 2021 unless the worker has –
Had 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, or
Been issued with a medical contraindication certificate (there is a specific certificate issued by a medical practitioner – a normal Doctor’s Certificate will not be accepted)
Admission
Assumed knowledge: any 2 subjects of English.
Recommended Studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education or Community and Family Studies
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
For international students, admission is through direct application to the university with IELTS equal to 6.5 or above.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in Second Year Autumn subjects, all students must have:
Working with Children Check.
Child Protection Certificate.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence.
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Note: For placement in schools, students must complete a Child Protection Policies and Procedures module. This requirement is completed through tutorials and assessment in HLTH 1010 Professional Health Competencies.
Minors
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory minor in Education Studies (0129 Education Studies, Minor).
Students must meet this requirement by enrolling in SPRT 1005 Outdoor Recreation as one (10 credit points) of their 0129 Education Studies minor subjects while the remaining three subjects (30 credit points) are open to student choice from within the 0129 minor framework.
Select one subject for second teaching field of study or one elective subject
10
Credit Points
40
Total Credit Points
240
Minor elective spaces
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved minor (40 credit points). Western Sydney University offers minors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
