Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
If you want to share your passion for being active, sport and the outdoors then the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education course is for you.During this degree, youll learn leadership, teaching and people skills and put these into practice in a variety of settings.Your subjects are a blend of hands-on and theoretical work, and include outdoor leadership, fundamental movement, exercise physiology and fitness, swimming and water safety, biomechanics, outdoor living and travel skills and human development and nutrition.This degree provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the sport and recreation and outdoor education industries.Alternatively, this course is a pathway to become a Health and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education Teacher. Upon graduation you can enrol into the Master of Teaching, Primary or Secondary (1.5 years), and become a qualified teacher in 4.5 years of total study.The successful completion of the first year of this degree also enables the opportunity to transfer into the second year of our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching). This means that you may qualify as a teacher within 4 years of study.The best thing about this degree is that you can start studying and keep your options open to explore the world of sport, recreation and education careers.
Structure
360 credit points
Subjects
- Learning and teaching Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction Swimming and Water Safety Education Community and Bush Environments Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics Health and Lifestyle Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education Games Pedagogy Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professionals 1 Outdoor Leadership and Experiential Learning Relationships, Sexuality & Communication Biomechanics in Physical Education Journeys in Outdoor and Environmental Education Learning Outside the Classroom Hpe Curriculum Studies Iii (Senior Years) Exercise Physiology and Fitness Education Outdoors
Standard entry requirements
- Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education StudySuccessful completion of FedUnis FAST program or equivalent
- AndMeets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.ORPrevious university study with a majority weighting of pass marks
- AndMeets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.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.Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training studySuccessful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher
- AndIndustry experience of at least one year
- AndMeets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.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.Admission criteria for applications with work and life experienceApplicants 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 such as Federation Access Studies (FAST). 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.
Study pathways
If you are seeking alternate entry into the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education you can consider applying for the following programs: Federation Access Studies (FAST) - designed to provide you an alternate entry into tertiary study SEDA Group Diploma of Sport Development - guaranteed offer for students who have completed their diploma Certificate IV in Fitness Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice It is recommended that you also undertake additional work to enhance your application including: working in a sports related field in a paid employment and/or voluntary capacity, or obtaining additional qualifications (coaching certificate, lifesaving course etc.). You may complete a single subject enrolment in a related field. Further study options Master of Teaching
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Berwick | International: $86,700 | No |
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| Mount Helen (Ballarat) | International: $86,700 | No |
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Further information
Up to 150 hours of placement in selected field (sport, physical or outdoor education) Working with Children Check: Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements. National Police Record Check: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements. Further information: study.federation.edu.au
