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Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
This degree prepares you to teach health and physical education in high schools, usually with a second teaching area such as English, mathematics or science.
- How long it takes
- 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 50.3
- Lowest offered at University of Canberra, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Secondary School Teacher
- $120,700 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education) asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in health, fitness and physical activity
- enjoyment of working with young people
- good communication and teamwork skills
- a patient and encouraging attitude
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Secondary School Teacher
Secondary school teachers teach one or two specialist subjects to students in years 7 to 12, planning the lessons, marking the work and tracking how each student is progressing.
What else you need
Complete accredited secondary initial-teacher education with the required teaching subjects, placements and assessments, then satisfy jurisdiction registration requirements. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Median pay$120,700
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
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 University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.3 lowest
- (60.3 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.9 lowest
- (71.55 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education).
- Health and physical education
- Second teaching area
- Adolescent learning and psychology
- Inclusion and special education
- 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 to teach health and physical education in secondary schools.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.