Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
This program brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity, and skills in interacting with diverse people. Students gain the theoretical skills to analyse new challenges, and practical skills required to help people improve their health. The HPE program is known for the international standard of its facilities. Western Sydney University has invested significantly in a new gymnasium and renovated the dance and gym facilities used for HPE. The course explores challenging areas including health issues, sexuality, drugs, psychology and risk-taking behaviours, in addition to general health science including human biology, health systems, health promotion and research. This program enables students to develop wide-ranging skills, which may be applied post-graduation in a variety of contexts. The strength of this program is the development of graduates with a holistic understanding of the concepts of health and physical activity and its relationship to the other components of personal development and physical education.
Structure
240 credit points (24 units). At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Subjects
- Education-health and physical
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Any 2 units of English
- Any student on placement in NSW Health facilities will need to comply with its occupational screening and vaccination policy prior to placement.
Study pathways
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (HPE) can apply to complete a Master of Teaching.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Penrith | International: $84,294 | Yes |
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Further information
For placement in schools, students must complete a Child Protection Policies and Procedures module.
