Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education) (4747)
- Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(HPE)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4747
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 089443D
This program applies to students who commenced in 2017 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
The Health and Physical Education (HPE) program 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. Facilities are state of the art, including a new gymnasium and a renovated dance and gym studio, and practical experience is a strong feature of the program. The program is a popular 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. Graduates also work as personal trainers, sports coaches, research assistants, and community-based recreation.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Program Advice
healthsciences@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
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).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Vaccination Requirements
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)
- all education and care workers must not carry out relevant work on or after 8 November 2021 unless the worker has –
Admission
For local students admission is through UAC.
- 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.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
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.
Recommended Sequence
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| PUBH 1006 | Population Health and Society | 10 |
| SPRT 1001 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science | 10 |
| BIOS 1035 | Anatomy and Physiology in Health | 10 |
| HLTH 1013 | Professional Competencies in Health | 10 |
| Note: Subject BIOS 1035 Anatomy and Physiology in Health replaces BIOS 1022 Introduction to Human Biology from Autumn 2021. | ||
| Note: Subject HLTH 1013 Professional Competencies in Health replaces HLTH 1010 Professional Health Competencies from Autumn 2021. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 1005 | Outdoor Recreation | 10 |
| HLTH 1006 | Movement and Skill Development | 10 |
| BEHV 1014 | Psychology and Health | 10 |
| COMM 1007 | Communication in Health | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BEHV 3025 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 10 |
| PUBH 2005 | Culture, Diversity and Health | 10 |
| PUBH 1010 | Health Promotion Theory and Approaches | 10 |
| Note: Subject PUBH 1010 Health Promotion Theory and Approaches replaces PUBH 2001 Approaches to Health Promotion from Autumn 2021. | ||
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| SPRT 2007 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups | 10 |
| HLTH 1012 | Evidence in Health | 10 |
| NATS 2040 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health | 10 |
| HLTH 2023 | Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies | 10 |
| Note: Subject HLTH 1012 Evidence in Health replaces HLTH 1001 Foundations of Research and Evidence-based Practice from Autumn 2021. | ||
| Note: Subject NATS 2040 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces HLTH 2019 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020. | ||
| Note: Subject HLTH 2023 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces PUBH 2014 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| SPRT 3003 | Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities | 10 |
| SPRT 3005 | Contemporary Youth Health Issues | 10 |
| BEHV 3015 | Motor Control and Skill Acquisition | 10 |
| Note: HLTH 2031 has replaced BEHV 3015 | ||
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HLTH 3008 | Gymnastics and Dance | 10 |
| SPRT 3001 | Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| SPRT 1005 | Outdoor Recreation | 10 |
| HLTH 1012 | Evidence in Health | 10 |
| BEHV 1014 | Psychology and Health | 10 |
| COMM 1007 | Communication in Health | 10 |
| Note: Subject HLTH 1012 Evidence in Health replaces HLTH 1001 Foundations of Research and Evidence-based Practice from Spring 2021. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PUBH 1006 | Population Health and Society | 10 |
| BIOS 1022 | Introduction to Human Biology | 10 |
| SPRT 1001 | Fundamentals of Exercise Science | 10 |
| HLTH 1010 | Professional Health Competencies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| HLTH 1006 | Movement and Skill Development | 10 |
| SPRT 2007 | PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups | 10 |
| HLTH 2023 | Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies | 10 |
| NATS 2040 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health | 10 |
| Note: Subject HLTH 2023 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies replaces PUBH 2014 Introduction to Physical Cultural Studies from Autumn 2020. | ||
| Note: Subject NATS 2040 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health replaces HLTH 2019 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health from Autumn 2020. | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| PUBH 2001 | Approaches to Health Promotion | 10 |
| SPRT 3003 | Coaching Sport and Recreation Activities | 10 |
| PUBH 2005 | Culture, Diversity and Health | 10 |
| Select one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| HLTH 3008 | Gymnastics and Dance | 10 |
| SPRT 3001 | Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches | 10 |
| Select two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BEHV 3025 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 10 |
| SPRT 3005 | Contemporary Youth Health Issues | 10 |
| BEHV 3015 | Motor Control and Skill Acquisition | 10 |
| Note: HLTH 2031 has replaced BEHV 3015 | ||
| Select one elective | 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.
Global Sustainability Minor
Indigenous Australian Studies Minor
Western Sydney University also offers the following innovative transdisciplinary Challenge Minors which we encourage those students who have elective space to consider.
Equitable Technologies
Urban Evolution
Migration and Global Change
Personal Innovation
Innovating, Creating and Problem Solving
Eco-Socially Conscious Design and Manufacturing
Water for Life
Climate Justice
Creative and Visual Communication
Global Workplaces
Innovating For Humans
Creative Living for Cultural Wellbeing
Ideate.Strategise.Innovate.
Humanising Data
For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Students can apply for an elective minor via Western Now.
Students who maintain a GPA of 5 or higher may use elective subjects toward obtaining an additional approved minor in Critical Thinking.