Federation University Australia
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Become a passionate secondary school teacher specialising in Health and Physical Education. This four-year program combines specialist subject knowledge with 80 days of supervised school placements, preparing you to inspire young people from Year 7 through VCE.
Year 12 applicants require an ATAR of 70.00 (guaranteed entry) or minimum adjusted ATAR of 63.95. Prerequisites include satisfactory completion of two units of Mathematics and a study score of at least 25 in English (or 30 in English EAL). All applicants must complete the CASPer test (Altus Suite) to assess personal and professional attributes. Non-Year 12 applicants may enter with relevant tertiary study, TAFE qualifications (Certificate IV or Diploma in cognate areas), or work experience. A valid Working with Children Check is required before professional placements.
Year 1 focuses on foundational knowledge including Literacy and Numeracy, Learning and Teaching, Fundamentals of Movement and Skill Acquisition, Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Health and Lifestyle, and Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education. Year 2 introduces HPE Curriculum Studies, Swimming and Water Safety Education, Relationships and Sexuality Communication, and Trauma Informed Practice. Year 3 covers Curriculum Assessment and Reporting, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning and Teaching, HPE Curriculum Studies (Senior Years), and Health and Physical Activity in Society. Year 4 includes Games Pedagogy, Human Development and Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Learning Through Movement, Differentiating for Learning and Teaching, Professional Portfolio, and Population and Global Health Perspectives. Students also select a minor teaching method from Mathematics, Science, English, History, Information Technology, Psychology, Drama, Outdoor Education, or Media Studies.
Federation University has a long-standing reputation for producing highly skilled, passionate, and resilient health and physical education teachers. The institution is known for smaller class sizes where lecturers provide one-on-one assistance with assignments and coursework. Federation offers extensive placement opportunities, including remote community placements with accommodation and flight funding support. The university provides comprehensive student support services and flexible pathways to teaching careers.
Graduates are qualified to teach Health and Physical Education across Australian secondary schools in Year 7 through VCE levels. Teachers are in high demand and can work in remote communities, regional centres, or capital cities. Upon graduation and successful completion of LANTITE, graduates are eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Career opportunities extend to specialist HPE teaching roles, physical education leadership positions, and broader secondary teaching roles.
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