Course overview
Students study their preferred areas of specialisation concurrent with a suite of core education units that address key educational needs of young people. Students graduating from this course will have the flexibility to take up employment in both private and government secondary schools.
This major equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach Years 7-12 Health and Physical Education (HPE).It addresses the broader field of HPE and focuses on health and well-being, and movement and physical activity appropriate for contemporary secondary schools.
This major equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach Years 7-12 Health and Physical Education (HPE).It addresses the broader field of HPE and focuses on health and well-being, and movement and physical activity appropriate for contemporary secondary schools.
Course record
Majors
Health and Physical Education
Other Information
This course has practicum/work placement requirements.
Professional Recognition: The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) has accredited this course. To practice as a teacher, students need to graduate and register with TRBWA.
Cross-Campus Attendance: Students may be required to attend both campuses depending on their selected major and minor combination.
Professional Recognition: The Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) has accredited this course. To practice as a teacher, students need to graduate and register with TRBWA.
Cross-Campus Attendance: Students may be required to attend both campuses depending on their selected major and minor combination.
Career Opportunities
Teacher of health and physical education in secondary schools
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 7.5 (L 8 / R 7 / W 7 / S 8)TOEFL iBT 102 (L 28 / R 24 / W 27 / S 26)PTE Academic 73-78 (L 79 / R 65 / W 65 / S 79)Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 191-199 (L 200 / R 185 / W 185 / S 200)
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Student profile
Total students214
#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- JoondalupWAAugust 2026
- JoondalupWAFebruary 2026
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