Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies), Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education
Division of Health Sciences | School of Health Sciences

Program Code: IBHU

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 414261

Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 89.20 (Internal)

Home Campus: City East

Program Length (in EFTSL): 4

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Program director/s

Associate Professor Annette Raynor (IBHU - Human Movement and Health Studies)

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Police Checks
Applicants are advised that a successful Criminal History Screening Clearance (Police Check) is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.

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Aim

The double degree Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies), Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary) aims to provide a foundation of interdisciplinary studies in human movement and health that includes a major focus in health and physical education. This is combined with specific studies in education, curriculum and reflective practice. The intent of the double degree program is to prepare Health and Physical educators who are skilled, committed and flexible professionals with the knowledge and pedagogical capacities to promote effective and inclusive learning in variety of education settings including middle and secondary schools and broader community contexts.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry to the double degree, students are required to have:

Qualified for the SACE;
Recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level;
Included at least four Stage 2 subjects that are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS G);
Obtained an achievement score of 10 or better;
Obtained the required TER.

Alternatively, applicants may apply for entry if they have:

Completed the equivalent secondary educational qualifications as required for university entry under SACE;
Completed, or partly completed, a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia courses at the appropriate level;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
Qualified for Special/Mature Age Entry;
completed the Health Sciences stream of the UniSA Foundation Studies program.

English language entry requirements
In addition, International students who speak English as a foreign language must satisfy the following:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA;
OR
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is an official language as determined by the University.

Content/structure

The program is equivalent to four years of full-time study, that is 144 units. The program includes courses in Human Movement and Health Studies, Health and Physical Education, core education courses, reflective practice courses and learning area courses.

The program offer flexibility in its structure to allow for students to complete the Double Degree in one learning area (Health and Physical Education) or in two learning areas (Health and Physical Education; and Science).

Professional Recognition

Graduates will meet the academic requirement for registration as teachers in South Australia. However, applicants should note that there are other criteria determining eligibility for registration by the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia, which are outlined in the Teachers Registration and Standards Act 2004 and Teachers Registration and Standards. Regulations 2005.

Honours

Students completing the double degree program are eligible to be considered for entry into Honours studies in Human Movement and Health Studies.The Honours program is an additional year.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 18,375 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
ONE LEARNING AREA: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5	0.125
Health Perspectives	HLTH 1016	4.5	0.125
Skill Acquisition	HLTH 1010	4.5	0.125
Human Physiology 1	HLTH 1011	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics 100	HLTH 1003	4.5	0.125
Sociology of Health and Physical Activity	HLTH 2009	4.5	0.125
Group Dynamics	HLTH 1017	4.5	0.125
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 3032
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Exercise Physiology 1	HLTH 2006	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 3029	4.5	0.125
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5	0.125
Fitness and Lifestyle Management	HLTH 1013	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Dance as Education and Recreation	HLTH 2012	4.5	0.125
Approaches to Learning	EDUC 4157	4.5	0.125
Health Risks and Relationship Education	HLTH 2013	4.5	0.125
Game Theory, Practice and Participation	HLTH 1021	4.5	0.125
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Reflective Practice 1 (see Notes 1 & 4)	EDUC 4094	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 1	TEDU 5044	4.5	0.125
Sport Analysis	HLTH 3043	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 5 - Directed Study	TEDU 5048	4.5	0.125
OR
Elective		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Reflective Practice 2 (see Notes 2 & 4)	EDUC 4043	4.5	0.125
Middle Schooling for the Middle Years	EDUC 4162	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 2	TEDU 5045	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 6 - Directed study B	TEDU 5049	4.5	0.125
OR
Elective		4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Health and Physical Education 3	TEDU 5046	4.5	0.125
Reflective Practice 3 (see Notes 3 & 4)	EDUC 4055	9	0.250
Health and Physical Education 4	TEDU 5047	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Education, Change and Society	EDUC 4169	4.5	0.125
Lifespan Growth and Development	HLTH 2020	4.5	0.125
Ethics, Education and Critical Inquiry	EDUC 4160	4.5	0.125
Constructing Curriculum New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum	EDUC 4158	4.5	0.125

TWO LEARNING AREAS: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ SCIENCE EDUCATION
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Anatomy 100	HLTH 1020	4.5	0.125
Health Perspectives	HLTH 1016	4.5	0.125
Skill Acquisition	HLTH 1010	4.5	0.125
Human Physiology 1	HLTH 1011	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biomechanics 100	HLTH 1003	4.5	0.125
Sociology of Health and Physical Activity	HLTH 2009	4.5	0.125
Group Dynamics	HLTH 1017	4.5	0.125
Principles of Teaching and Coaching	HLTH 3032
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Study Period 2
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership	HLTH 3029	4.5	0.125
Fitness and Lifestyle Management	HLTH 1013	4.5	0.125
Exercise Physiology 1	HLTH 2006	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Dance as Education and Recreation	HLTH 2012	4.5	0.125
Health Risks and Relationship Education	HLTH 2013	4.5	0.125
Game Theory, Practice and Participation	HLTH 1021	4.5	0.125
Approaches to Learning	EDUC 4157	4.5	0.125
THIRD YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Reflective Practice 1 (see Notes 1 & 4)	EDUC 4094	4.5	0.125
Sport Analysis	HLTH 3043	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 1	TEDU 5044	4.5	0.125
Science Education 1	EDUC 4014	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Reflective Practice 2 (see Notes 2 & 4)	EDUC 4043	4.5	0.125
Middle Schooling for the Middle Years	EDUC 4162	4.5	0.125
Health and Physical Education 2	TEDU 5045	4.5	0.125
Science and Mathematics Education 2	EDUC 4164	4.5	0.125
FOURTH YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1,2 or 3)
Health and Physical Education 3	TEDU 5046	4.5	0.125
Reflective Practice 3 (see Notes 3 & 4)	EDUC 4055	9	0.250
Health and Physical Education 4	TEDU 5047	4.5	0.125
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Ethics, Education and Critical Inquiry	EDUC 4160	4.5	0.125
Lifespan Growth and Development	HLTH 2020	4.5	0.125
Constructing Curriculum New title from 2010: Contesting Curriculum	EDUC 4158	4.5	0.125
Education, Change and Society	EDUC 4169	4.5	0.125

Rules

Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
Students in the Double Degree program may transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) program.

Notes

EDUC 4045 Reflective Practice 1 includes 10 days of full time activities in education settings.
EDUC 4043 Reflective Practice 2 includes 25 days of full time practicum in education setting during Weeks 5 to 8.
EDUC 4055 Reflective Practice 3 includes 30 days of full time practicum in education setting during Weeks 9 to 14
The prerequisites for the course Reflective Practice 2 are Reflective Practice 1 and 9 units of learning area courses. The prerequisites for Reflective Practice 3 are Reflective Practice 2 and 18 units of learning area courses.
The Health and Physical Education learning courses (H&PE 1-4) includes the professional option. In some cases, students may complete all courses from the Health and Physical Education learning area. This will enable students to develop an interest area within Health and Physical Education such as Outdoor Education, Dance, Health, Nutrition, etc.
The following are the Learning Area courses:
Health and Physical Education
TEDU 5044 Health and Physical Education 1
TEDU 5045 Health and Physical Education 2
TEDU 5046 Health and Physical Education 3
TEDU 5047 Health and Physical Education 4
TEDU 5048 Health and Physical Education 5 Directed Study
TEDU 5049 Health and Physical Education 6 Directed Study B
Science Education
EDUC 4014 Science Education 1
EDUC 4162 Science and Mathematics Education 2

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