Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Secondary Health and Physical Education

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 50,500 / year(s)

Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Secondary Health and Physical Education

About

In our Bachelor of Human Movement, you’ll learn how to teach people of all ages the value and joy of movement.

You’ll explore human anatomy, physiology, growth and motor development. Study contributing factors when it comes to health – for both individuals and communities. Build research, critical thinking and data analysis skills.

The Secondary Health and Physical Education major gives you the necessary education and training for you to be eligible to apply for entry into our Master of Teaching. It covers health and PE content, as well as some pedagogy courses.

Learn teaching and coaching principles. Explore contemporary issues impacting young people. Build the skills to plan and facilitate relevant, engaging and inclusive physical experiences – from team sports to dance and outdoor adventures.

You’ll graduate ready for roles in community centres, sports camps and corporate settings. Or, continue on to the Master of Teaching to lead secondary health and physical education in Australian schools.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

You’ll graduate with specialised knowledge and practical skills in human health and physical education, ready for a range of fun and impactful roles supporting community health. You could be an outdoor education instructor, leading adventure tours for schools, corporate teams or clubs. You might be a coach in a community sports program. Perhaps you’ll work for a local youth organisation like Youth Inc. SASY, Whitelion or Youth Opportunities, helping young people reach their goals and undertake action-learning in the real world.

You will have a strong foundation – and a competitive edge – for the Master of Teaching at Adelaide University.

You could also be a:

Youth sports coordinator
Health promotion officer
Human movement practitioner
Community and allied health worker
Wellness coach
Corporate program coordinator
Sport development officer
Recreational program manager
Adventure therapy facilitator.

Industry trends

It has been shown that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling – or leading medications – for managing mental health challenges (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2022). Movement improves symptoms of depression, anxiety and distress.

With mental health issues on the rise in society, especially for teenagers and young people, this is something we should be leveraging more strongly to support the health and wellbeing of our communities.

With your skills in health, movement and education, you’ll be perfectly positioned to do exactly that. You can make the most of our dire need for health interventions – finding new and innovative ways to get people moving their bodies.

Fee Information

Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Secondary Health and Physical Education

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website