Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Primary) in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia

The University of Notre Dame Australia | Perth Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 31,961
(c. USD22,555.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Bachelor of Health & Physical Education (Primary) is a hands-on degree program that provides students with specialized knowledge in both theory and practice related to physical education and health. This curriculum blends academic learning with real-world application, offering annual teaching practicums to enhance your instructional abilities. If you're passionate about enhancing young students' health, wellness, and physical capabilities, this four-year specialized teaching degree is an excellent option. Alongside mandatory Health Science coursework, you'll take nine general education classes to ensure a comprehensive teaching foundation.

You'll gain crucial expertise and hands-on experience to effectively teach health management through physical activity. The program also offers a secondary education specialization. Recognized by AITSL as an accredited initial teacher education program, graduates qualify for professional certification with Western Australia's Teacher Registration Board, enabling them to teach in local schools.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
Applicants with Higher Education Study

Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
OR
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall and no other band score lower than 18

Tuition AUD 31,961

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