Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (089295M)

Students can develop the skills and knowledge and understanding to become a qualified secondary school health and physical education teacher with Deakin University’s Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. They can discover how to create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments and provide experiences that support lifelong health and physical activity. Students will explore areas including applied sports science, biomechanics, and motor learning and development and discover the science and art of movement education and performance skills.

Students will gain access to industry-standard resources and state-of-the-art facilities, including Deakin University's Elite Sports Precinct and specialized teaching labs. This, combined with highly engaging and practical placements through the Professional Experience Program, means students will graduate motivated, well prepared and ready to embrace a meaningful career in education.

Deakin University works closely with school partners and relevant organizations to deliver students customised learning experiences tailored to this degree. They will be learning about the biggest health issues facing people's population – and the most effective ways to educate and build the capacity of young people in relation to them.

As part of students' core studies, they will experience and practice using a variety of engaging teaching approaches in health, physical education and their chosen third discipline. They will learn foundation knowledge about the human body, including anatomical and physiological terminology. Through mediums such as sport, gymnastics and dance, students will explore the science and art of movement and performance. they will gain an understanding of how the body reacts to movement and the repercussions this has on various body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and nervous systems).

Students can choose a third discipline to pair with their core studies and advance their cross-disciplinary knowledge while gaining a competitive advantage for employment. They can choose disciplines including:

The Professional Experience Program is a key part of every Deakin University teaching student’s course experience. Working with more than 1400 schools across Australia, the university will arrange at least 80 days of placements for them in schools where they will learn from experienced teachers. Students will also have access to specialized teaching spaces on campus to prepare for teaching.

Students will give their studies a different perspective and take part in Deakin University's Global Education Program. They will get to experience remote communities in Australia and abroad, while gaining credit towards their degree. Students will learn about Aboriginal culture while teaching in remote communities in the Northern Territory, or head to countries including Vietnam and Switzerland and learn about intercultural education.