Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education)

Entry Requirements

Flinders University recognises international secondary schooling for direct entry to undergraduate programs.

English language requirements

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall with 7.0 Speaking, 7.0 Writing, 7.0 Reading, 7.0 Listening;
• TOEFL (Internet): 94 Overall with 23 Speaking, 27 Writing, 24 Reading, 24 Listening;
• Pearson PTE Academic: 65 Overall with 65 Speaking, 65 Writing, 65 Reading, 65 Listening;
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Pass grade C;
• Occupational English Test (OET): 350 Speaking, 350 Writing, 350 Reading 350 Listening

Course Details

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) not only offers exceptional training for future health and physical educators in school settings, but also responds to demand for highly trained educators from the sports, recreation and outdoor education industries.

From the first day of study, our students are immersed in practical activities and micro-teaching situations exploring the application of teaching theory in practice. The program works closely with schools and relevant organisations to ensure the most relevant and rigorous experiences, so graduates are indeed ‘classroom ready’.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia; The Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) not only offers exceptional training for future health and physical educators in school settings, but also responds to demand for highly trained educators from the sports, recreation and outdoor education industries.

From the first day of study, our students are immersed in practical activities and micro-teaching situations exploring the application of teaching theory in practice. The program works closely with schools and relevant organisations to ensure the most relevant and rigorous experiences, so graduates are indeed ‘classroom ready’.

As an Initial Teacher Education degree, successful completion of the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) enables you to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Your career

Education is a fast-growing sector, with a wide variety of job opportunities and long-term career prospects. Job growth of 10.6% and 6.2% is projected for Middle School and Secondary Teachers over the next five years respectively.

Although the majority of education graduates go on to employment as educators in the public or private sector, some choose to follow other pathways.

Potential occupations include:

secondary teacher

sports coach

educational officer in a sporting or recreational organisation.

outdoor activity leader.

Potential employers include:

Government, Catholic or independent schools

sporting organisations

Government and private industry settings.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia.

Graduates looking for employment in other parts of Australia and overseas may be required to meet additional conditions. Graduates can be assured that they will meet the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority employment requirements.

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