Course

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

Approved Abbreviation: BHlthSc(PDHPE)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4659.3

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 044787G

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2013 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2011 - 4659.2 Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)

Commencement Year 2010 - 4659.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education)

The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) program brings together a comprehensive foundation of health sciences, understanding of physical activity and personal development, and skills in interacting with people. Graduates stand out for their holistic understanding of the concepts of health and physical activity in personal development. The program is a popular pathway to a Master of Teaching degree, and then on to a teaching career. Teaching opportunities can be extended beyond PDHPE by studying electives, such as science and mathematics. Graduates also work as personal trainers and sports coaches and new opportunities are opening up in community-based recreation.

The course explores challenging areas of personal development, including youth health issues, sexuality, drugs, psychology and risk-taking behaviours, as well as general health science, including human biology, health systems, health promotion and research. Facilities are state of the art, including a new gymnasium and a renovated dance and gym studio, and practical experience is a strong feature of the program.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Accreditation
Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers following the successful completion of a recognised teaching qualification. There is no professional accrediting body for the PDHPE specialisation.

Admission

For local students admission is through UAC. Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of English. Recommended Studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education or Community and Family Studies.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office with IELTS equal to 6.5 or above.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in Second Year Autumn units, all students must have: 1. NSW Health National Criminal Record Check, 2. Prohibited Employment Declaration Form. In order to enrol in Second Year Spring units, all students must have a First Aid Certificate. To be eligible to undertake fieldwork placements in public hospitals, students must comply with vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions. Details of necessary vaccinations are available from NSW Health.

Course Structure

Note: For placement in schools, students must complete a Child Protection Policies and Procedures module. This requirement is completed through tutorials and assessment in 400871 Professional Health Competencies.

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

Note: at least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.

Recommended sequence

Year 1

Autumn session

400870

Population Health and Society

300361

Introduction to Human Biology

400880

Fundamentals of Exercise Science

400871

Professional Health Competencies