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Duration
Full Time: 3 Years (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
01 March 2027
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Penrith
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Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
Additional Information
Program Code: 4808
CRICOS Code: 121469A
Lead through health and movement
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport brings together our previous Bachelor of Health and Physical Education and Bachelor of Sport into one flexible, future-focused degree.
With a strong focus on young people, you’ll build contemporary health knowledge and the confidence to lead informed conversations around important and emerging health issues – supporting positive decision-making among young people. You’ll also develop movement expertise and practical teaching capabilities, equipping you to design and deliver engaging physical education experiences at school that foster lifelong participation in physical activity. Across the degree, there is a strong emphasis on rethinking sport and physical activity to be more inclusive, creative, and accessible, enabling you to make a meaningful impact across schools, clubs, and communities.
You can prepare for a career in Health and Physical Education teaching while also gaining broader knowledge across the sport sector, opening pathways beyond the classroom. With the option to tailor your studies through majors and minors in areas such as sport management, psychology, youth wellbeing, and secondary education, you can align your degree to your interests and career goals.
Whether you choose teaching, sport industry roles, or further study, you’ll graduate with the flexibility to work across education, sport, and community settings.
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What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport has the following areas of study:
- Health education
- Physical education
- Sport
- Movement science
Together, these areas of study give you the knowledge, skills, and vision to lead quality health and physical education – contributing to the health and wellbeing of all young people; reimagine sport – making it inclusive, innovate, and for everyone; and have in-depth content knowledge applicable to health and movement science (HMS), sport, leisure, and recreation (SLR), and physical activity and sport studies (PASS).
With eight flexible subjects, you’ll also get to shape your learning, and your future career opportunities, with options in sport and event management, psychology and wellbeing, education, and health promotion.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. You can pursue careers as a sports development officer, recreational officer and community sports coordinator. You can also prepare for a rewarding and impactful career in secondary health and physical education through further postgraduate study.
Entry requirements for domestic students
Special Requirements Prerequisites
To successfully complete this program, you’ll need to obtain:
- A Working with Children Check
- A Child Protection Certificate
These are required for subjects in your second (Spring) semester, so you can complete them after you begin your studies.
- Recommended Studies: Health and Movement Science.
Please consult the handbook for more information.
Entry requirements for international students
**The Part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local 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.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
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.
Admission
- Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English
- Recommended Studies: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, or Community and Family Studies.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
In order to enrol in First Year Spring units, all students must have:
- Working with Children Check
- Child Protection Certificate
These will be incorporated as part of the new first year subject Foundations of HPE.
Please consult the handbook for more information.
Indicative annual fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.
You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.
If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.
New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.
However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
Apply as an International Student
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
- Not an Australian citizen;
- Not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not a permanent resident of Australia.
If you are an international student completing the Australian HSC, IB or NCEA, apply direct via UAC International.
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
Scholarships
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
FAQs
We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.
We have four sport and exercise programs including:
- Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport,
- Bachelor of Exercise Science,
- Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology and
- Bachelor of Sport and Performance Science.
Each program has a different focus, depending on your interests and career goals.
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport focuses on health and physical education, sport and working with schools, sport and health promotion organisations and communities at the local, state, national and international level.
The Bachelor of Exercise Science focuses on improving health, fitness and wellbeing through exercise and movement.
The Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology focuses on using exercise to help prevent and manage health conditions and chronic disease.
The Bachelor of Sport and Performance Science focuses on using science, data and training to improve performance, reduce injury and support athletes and people in physically demanding industries.
Admission into the Bachelor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport is based on successful completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification or equivalent, with recommended studies in Health and Movement Science.
Designed for those who are passionate about health, physical education and sport or are interested in working in schools, community settings or sport organisations. This program provides you with the knowledge, skills, and vision to lead quality health and physical education – contributing to the health and wellbeing of all young people.
This program includes study across health education, physical education, sport and movement science.
These areas provide the knowledge and skills to lead quality health and physical education, reimagine sport as inclusive and accessible, and build in-depth knowledge across health and movement science, sport, leisure and recreation, and physical activity and sport studies.
You also have the flexibility to choose from eight elective subjects to shape your study with options in sport and event management, psychology and wellbeing, education, and health promotion to align with your career goals.
Yes, throughout your studies you will gain hands-on experience across both school (health and physical education) and community (sport) settings.
This program is a recognised Australian undergraduate qualification. While it is not a professionally accredited qualification, it provides a strong foundation for a career in health, physical education, and sport or further postgraduate study.
Graduates of this degree go into roles such as Health and Physical education teacher (following postgraduate curriculum studies and practicum), sport coach, sport facilitator, sport business owner, sport event management and community health promotion facilitator.
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport provides a foundation for further study in areas including teaching and education, sport, health and wellbeing. Students interested in becoming a health and physical education teacher can pursue an appropriate Master of Teaching or other postgraduate teaching qualification to work towards teacher qualification and registration, subject to the relevant course and registration requirements.
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport program provides a foundation for careers in sport, health and physical education. If you are interested in becoming a qualified Health and Physical Education teacher, you can progress to our accredited Master of Teaching (Secondary) program after completing the Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport, subject to meeting the relevant entry requirements.
If you complete the Education Studies – Secondary Teaching minor as part of your bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible for 40 credit points of credit for prior learning towards the Master of Teaching (Secondary). With this credit, you can complete the master’s degree in a further 1.5 years of full-time study. Without this credit, the master’s degree takes a further 2 years of full-time study.
This degree covers mandatory subjects across health education, physical education, sport and movement science, with learning relevant to school and community settings. Students interested in teaching should consider their preferred age group and teaching level when planning which flexible subjects to choose.
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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.