Course

Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)

Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(PDHPE)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4549.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 044787G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2008 or 2009.

Commencement Year 2002 to 2007 - 4549.1 Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE)

The Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) course enables students to develop wide ranging skills, which may be applied post graduation in a variety of contexts. Completion of a further Master of Teaching (Secondary or similar qualification) will enable graduates to teach the PDHPE curriculum in secondary schools. The strength of this PDHPE program is the development of graduates with a holistic understanding of the concepts of health and physical activity and it's relationship to other components of personal development and physical education.

Study Mode
Three years full-time study.

Accreditation
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE) can apply to complete a Masters of Education through UAC. On completion of a Masters of Education they can apply for teaching status with the NSW Department of Education and Training (NSWDET).

Admission

Potential students normally apply for admission to the course through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC). Other admission schemes of the University are available. International applicants should contact International Office for details on admission. Contact information for the International Office is available via their website.

International Office

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

400794

PDHPE: Exploring Movement Skills

300361

Introduction to Human Biology

400780

Nutrition, Physical Activity and Mental Health

400781

Dynamics of Health

Spring session

400808

Outdoor Recreation

400962

Foundations of Wellbeing

400136

Introduction to the Psychology of Health

400137

Introduction to Research for Health Sciences

Year 2

Autumn session

400782

Essentials of Health Promotion

400791

Drug Use in Society

400796

PDHPE: Efficient Movement Principles

And one elective

Spring session

400965

Health Care Systems

400792

PDHPE: Lifelong Physical Activity and Fitness

400798

PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups

And one elective

Year 3

Autumn session

400797

PDHPE: Gymnastics

400795

Contemporary Youth Health Issues

400793

PDHPE: Invasion Games

And one elective

Spring session

400799

PDHPE: Recreational Sports

400280

Sexuality

100672

Introduction to Dance

And one elective

Elective Units

Elective units in the Bachelor of Health Science may be chosen from across Western Sydney University, provided that unit prerequisites are met and space is available.

The following is a list of elective units in the Health Science/ PDHPE discipline areas, which are not listed elsewhere in the Handbook. These electives are open to students from across The University provided that pre-requisites are met and space is available.

Drugs in Sport

Outdoor Recreation 2

Outdoor Recreation 3

Outdoor Recreation 4

Health Services Information Management

400284

Health Services Quality Management