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As the worlds of medicine and science continue to advance, the need for well-trained healthcare professionals and teachers grows.
Explore challenging areas of personal development, like youth health issues, sexuality, drugs, psychology and risk-taking behaviours. When you graduate, you can go on to a Master of Teaching, and a career as an inspiring Health and Physical Education teacher.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2022)
Spring
July
(2022)
Note: Not all subjects are available on listed campuses. Please refer to our handbook for more information.
Available campuses
Short Term Learning. Long Term Gain.
Delivered through an innovative model of focused, condensed learning, our range of online short courses enable you to ramp up your knowledge and learn new skills quickly – and even complete your studies in as little as 30 weeks. Study online where and when it bests suits you.
Applications to commence study in February or April 2022 are now open.
Health Science Teaching at Western
In this program, you can study general health science, such as human biology, health systems, health promotion and research.
Gain access to world-class facilities, including a new gymnasium, exercise and sport science lab, renovated dance facilities, football fields multi-purpose courts, and synthetic hockey pitches.
This program is specifically designed for students to continue on to the Master of Teaching, providing the necessary knowledge and degrees for a career as a secondary Health and Physical Education (HPE) teacher. While this program is structured for aspiring HPE teachers, you may also gain a second teaching area by studying certain electives, such as Science and Mathematics.
Start teaching sooner
Get early access to Education Studies subjects when you do an Education Studies sub-major.
Professional accreditation
Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the NSW Institute of Teachers following the successful completion of a recognised teaching degree.
Program structure
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus
Fees: AUD $28,080*
Delivery: On campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
With a Bachelor of Health Science (HPE) - Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), you can:
- Go on to do your Master of Teaching, and teach health education, personal development, and physical activity in government and non-government schools.
- Take on an exciting role as a sport coach or personal trainer in the private health and fitness sectors, community clubs, schools, and high-performance sport contexts.
- Get involved in communities and schools with education programs around specialist health, sport, and social support.
Your career
PDHPE Teacher
In this role you will be responsible for the health education, personal development and physical activity of students in government and non-government schools at the primary and secondary level.
Education Officer
As an Education Officer you will design and deliver education programs in the areas of specialist health, sport and social support. You will also visit schools and community groups to assist with the integration of these specialist education programs.
Sports Coach
Sports Coaches are responsible for improving sport performance, physical and mental health and helping people enjoy lifelong physical activity.
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World-class facilities
- Exercise and Sport Science laboratory
- UniClinic training facility
- Gym
- Dance facilities
- Multi-purpose courts
- Football fields
- Synthetic hockey pitches
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
Study a double degree
A double-degree gives you the ultimate edge. Be at the forefront of your field.
Achieve your unlimited potential.
Other study options
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
