Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport (Secondary)
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Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 4 years, Part-time 8 years, Full-time 3.5 years -
Location
Bundoora -
Fees
Next intake
February Duration
Full-time 4 years Location
Bundoora
Overview
World-class facilities
You'll learn from experienced teachers and academics in the classroom and in exceptional sports facilities, the Bundoora Netball and Sports Centre, tennis courts, and the cutting edge FIFA-approved synthetic playing fields.
100+ days of teaching practice
You'll graduate from this degree having gained real-world experience thanks to over 100 days of teaching practice in a variety of educational and professional settings.
This degree prepares you for a career as a specialist health and physical education teacher, providing you with a qualification to teach in secondary schools.
Throughout this course, you will:
- complete over 100 days of teaching practice
- study three teaching methods, for health, physical education, and one elective subject area
- gain sports coaching experience
- have the option to undertake an accelerated course, completing your degree in 3.5 years.
The Bachelor of Health, Physical Education and Sport focuses on teaching practice, and aims to prepare you to work in the dynamic and challenging world of education.
Details
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, and practical group work.
You’ll study in up-to-date learning and teaching facilities, including the Bundoora Netball and Sports Centre, as well as cutting edge FIFA-approved synthetic playing fields. You'll also have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal. Throughout your studies, you will undertake 100+ days of teaching practice, and have the opportunity to study one elective teaching area, including biology or maths.
You can also choose to take an accellerated course, completing your degree in just 3.5 years.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
RMIT HPES students are recognised industry leaders, and as such you will complete school-based placements culminating in an extended block placement in your final semester.
These sequential placements allow you to integrate theory to practice, and develop your teaching skills over the duration of the course. You'll graduate fully prepared to teach.
There is an opportunity for a small group of students to teach in a secondary college in Singapore in the final year. There may also be options to complete a semester or a full year at a university in Europe, the USA or Canada.
Previous participating tertiary institutions include Leeds Metropolitan University, Pennsylvania State University, Florida State University, University of West Virginia, University of British Columbia, and University of Alberta.
There are opportunities to study abroad through global work, exchange and study experiences with over 165 partner universities worldwide.
Choose a program structure
Choose a program structure
Program code: BP319
Career
Strong employment opportunities exist in government, independent, private and specialist schools.
Additional employment opportunities exist in:
- educational leadership
- sports and sports coaching
- health, wellness and fitness promotion.
Over the past five years, more than 95% of graduates seeking teacher employment have been successful within six months of graduating. Graduates go on to teach in three subject areas, including health, physical education, and the subject area of your choosing. This degree also boasts high employability rates and student satisfaction.
Admissions
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options. Find out more about RMIT’s commitment to admissions transparency.
You must meet the minimum academic entry requirements for this program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee you entry due to the competitive nature of this program. Overseas qualifications will be assessed for Australian equivalence.
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent year 12 applicants.
RMIT’s selection criteria, outlined below according to your highest completed level of education, will provide you with a better understanding of the minimum admissions requirements needed for this program.
Selection criteria
This information is for applicants who are currently undertaking an Australian Year 12 or equivalent or whose highest qualification is a completed secondary education within the last two years (2017, 2018).
Selection criteria
You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with an ATAR of 70 or above (after adjustments)
- Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or units 3 and 4: any Mathematics, and units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
Important! You must also complete additional requirements for admission to this program. You can find more information under the headings 'Additional requirements for admission' and ‘Professional compliance requirements’.
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.
ATAR profile
View the ATAR profile and selection rank from students offered a place into this program wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2020.
This information is for applicants who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Selection criteria
You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- successful completion of an Australian certificate IV or above (or equivalent) and
- you must satisfy the Year 12 Mathematics prerequisite or have completed equivalent tertiary study in mathematics
You may satisfy the required English prerequisite by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.
Important! You must also complete additional requirements for admission to this program. You can find more information under the headings 'Additional requirements for admission' and ‘Professional compliance requirements’.
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.
This information is for applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education program.
Selection criteria
You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- successful completion of at least two courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level (or equivalent) and
- you must satisfy the Year 12 Mathematics prerequisite or have completed equivalent tertiary study in mathematics
You may satisfy the required English prerequisite by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.
Important! You must also complete additional requirements for admission to this program. You can find more information under the headings 'Additional requirements for admission' and ‘Professional compliance requirements’.
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.
This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.
Selection criteria
You are required to meet the following minimum academic requirements:
- successful completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or units 3 and 4: any Mathematics, and units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English
You may satisfy the required English prerequisite by completing the STAT multiple choice. You can find more information under the heading 'Additional information'.
If you would like your work and life experience to be considered, you should provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement from your employer.
Important! You must also complete additional requirements for admission to this program. You can find more information under the headings 'Additional requirements for admission' and ‘Professional compliance requirements’.
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank. You can find more information under the heading 'Adjustment factors'.
CASPer
You are required to complete the online CASPer test. As part of the requirements for many initial teacher training programs in Victoria, this test assesses your non-academic personal and professional attributes. Find out more information about CASPer and available test dates. For VTAC offer round deadlines visit VTAC’s admission tests.
Working with Children Check
You will be required to hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: for placements undertaken interstate, a valid Working with Children Check will be required for that state.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
You are required by the Federal Government to complete a literacy and numeracy test in your first year of study. You are allowed a maximum of three attempts and the test must be passed by the end of the second year of enrolment in order to progress in the program. Counselling and support will be available if you are failing the test.
Further information can be found at Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students.
Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible applicants by giving them priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12
Subject adjustments
A study score of 25 in one but no more than three of Biology, Chemistry, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Regional adjustments
RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR. Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Available to all applicants
Equity access schemes
Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program supports you through an informal interview process where you will receive support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
If you are applying to RMIT as an applicant with vocational education training, higher education study or work or life experience, you may sit the STAT multiple choice if you:
- are 19 years of age or over as of 1 January in the year in which you will start your studies and
- have not been enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years and
- have no prior secondary school (Year 12), VET studies, HE studies or relevant work experience that can be considered for entry, or these do not meet the minimum academic requirements for the program
The STAT overall score will be competitively ranked for selection.
STAT results are valid for two years prior to the commencement of study and can be used to meet Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. You must meet all other program prerequisites or equivalents.
Learn more about RMIT STAT results including minimum STAT scores required to meet prerequisites.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to an Australian Year 12, see the Entry requirements by country web page.
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
CASPer
You are required to complete the online CASPer test. As part of the requirements for many initial teacher training programs in Victoria, this test assesses your non-academic personal and professional attributes. Find out more information about CASPer and available test dates. For VTAC offer round deadlines visit VTAC’s admission tests.
Working with Children Check
You will be required to hold a Victorian Working with Children Check valid for 5 years, prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: for placements undertaken interstate, a valid Working with Children Check will be required for that state.
Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
You are required by the Federal Government to complete a literacy and numeracy test in your first year of study. You are allowed a maximum of three attempts and the test must be passed by the end of the second year of enrolment in order to progress in the program. Counselling and support will be available if you are failing the test.
Further information can be found at Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students.
To study this program you will need to complete the following English proficiency test:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.5 (with 7.0-reading, 7.0-writing, 8.0-listening, 8.0-speaking).
Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program
Can I complete this program?
In order to complete this program, students are required to meet the inherent requirements.
About inherent requirements
This information is provided to inform you about:
- the types of activities which you may reasonably expect to undertake throughout your program
and - the non-academic abilities you may need for these activities.
The description of inherent requirements below will help you to:
- understand more about each program
- determine if you may need support during your program
- make an informed decision about the suitability of various programs
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, please discuss this with your program co-ordinator, program manager or the Disability Liaison Unit.
RMIT is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. We support students with a disability, long term illness and/or mental health condition by making reasonable adjustments to our teaching and learning, assessment, professional experience and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activities to enable students to participate fully.
In order to receive adjustments, you need to register with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU).
Find out more about our disability services
View the Bachelor of Applied Science (Health and Physical Education) inherent requirements:
Non-academic abilities you’ll need to complete this program
Can I complete this program?
In order to complete this program, students are required to meet the inherent requirements.
About inherent requirements
This information is provided to inform you about:
- the types of activities which you may reasonably expect to undertake throughout your program
and - the non-academic abilities you may need for these activities.
The description of inherent requirements below will help you to:
- understand more about each program
- determine if you may need support during your program
- make an informed decision about the suitability of various programs
If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, please discuss this with your program co-ordinator, program manager or the Disability Liaison Unit.
RMIT is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion. We support students with a disability, long term illness and/or mental health condition by making reasonable adjustments to our teaching and learning, assessment, professional experience and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activities to enable students to participate fully.
In order to receive adjustments, you need to register with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU).
Find out more about our disability services
View the Bachelor of Applied Science (Health and Physical Education) inherent requirements:
Pathways
This course offers pathway options. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, a formal pathway might be your way in.
Successful completion of RMIT's Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation guarantees entry into this program, subject to completing the CASPer test.
Contact Study@RMIT for more information.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.
Fees
2020 indicative fees
In 2020, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,684 to AU$11,155*.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$308 maximum fee for 2020.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
You may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which can be used to defer payment of up to the full amount of your student contribution fees. You may also be eligible to apply to defer payment of your SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available. In 2020, the annual student contribution amount (tuition fee) you will pay for a standard year of full-time study is between AU$6,684 to AU$11,155.
In a CSP, your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the Australian Government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of the courses in which you enrol, not the overall program.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2020
Student contribution band by course (subject) |
Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2020 |
Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing |
$6,684 per standard year $835 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture |
$9,527 per standard year |
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$11,155 per standard year |
HECS-HELP Loans
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to the full amount of their student contribution.
SA-HELP Loans
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to the full amount of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2020 is $308.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The annual tuition fee for 2020 is AU$32,640.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2020 commencement is AU$142,080.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.