Bachelor of Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education teachers educate and promote a range of movement areas including games and sports, dance, gymnastics, aquatics and athletics. They also promote healthy lifestyle issues in schools to encourage lifelong movement, healthy behaviours associated with drugs, good nutrition, self-esteem development, knowledge about sexual health and interpersonal skills. This four-year degree gives students expert theory and professional experience for employment as a Health and Physical Education teacher. Students may also gain employment in educational environments such as Game Development Officers and Coaching in Sports or Active After School Care Programs. Students will learn through face-to-face delivery in classrooms, online learning and community settings. Students will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows them to learn by observation and apply their skills in the classroom.