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Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
This four year degree prepares people to teach health and physical education in secondary schools.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 58.35
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in health and physical activity
- good communication skills
- a patient and encouraging attitude
- enjoyment of working with people
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.35 lowest
- (2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Federation University Australia
Gippsland, Mount Helen (Ballarat), VIC
4.2from 562 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.05 lowest
- (77.4 median, 2020)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education.
- Exercise physiology and biomechanics
- Motor development and learning
- Health and human development
- Teaching methods
- School placements
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification prepares you for work in health and physical education. It suits people who want to build a career in this field.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you apply.