D30016 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
Faculty of Education
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 204
- Campus
- —
- Mode
- On campus
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- EDF1058Learn to learn, learn to teachThis unit is designed to enrich your understanding of the complex processes through which learning occurs and examine the implications for both your own learning and your future teaching. You will focus on the multidimensional nature of lea…
- EDF1059Fostering classroom cultureThis unit focuses on establishing learning environments that scaffold positive practices and manage learner behaviours. You will explore a range of teaching strategies, models and theories that will enable you to create structured, safe and…
- EDF1073Introduction to health and physical educationThis unit provides you with essential knowledge, skills and understandings related to the curriculum area of Health and Physical Education (HPE). With a focus on primary HPE, you will be introduced to a range of approaches including Fundame…
- EDF1079Digital technologiesThis unit encourages you to explore how digital technologies may be used to contribute to teaching and learning. It provides opportunities for you to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the appropriate selection and use of digital tech…
- EDF1084English and literacies 1This unit explores young children’s language and literacy learning in the early years. You will develop an understanding of how to build children's communicative intentions, confidence, and capacity in literacy as a foundational skill for s…
- EDF1074Sociocultural foundations of health and physical educationThis unit introduces you to the sociocultural foundations of health and physical education. Using the sub-disciplines of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and cultural studies, you will examine the role of these areas in shaping an…
- EDF1075Biophysical foundations of health and physical educationThis unit introduces you to the biophysical - foundations of health and physical education. You will learn about the major biophysical sub-disciplines including functional human anatomy, exercise physiology, - and biomechanics. You explore…
- EDF1076Health, power and education: Key frameworks and practicesThis unit is the first of four designed to develop and enhance the health-related knowledge, skills and capabilities of Monash Health and Physical Education (HPE) pre-service teachers. Health and education are powerful partners collaboratin…
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Course structure
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Rules for completing this course
The course requires the completion of 204 credit points structured into five parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B. Education studies, Part C. Curriculum studies, Part D. Discipline studies and Part E. Professional experience and any special course requirements. Students are also required to complete Supporting studies.
Part A. Core studies
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1058Learn to learn, learn to teach6 cp
- EDF1059Fostering classroom culture6 cp
- EDF2088Planning and assessing for teaching and learning6 cp
- EDF2099Inclusive education: Teaching learners with diverse abilities6 cp
- EDF3064Transition to the profession6 cp
- EDF3065Reconciliation, respect and recognition: Indigenous Australian education6 cp
- EDF4068Teaching performance assessment6 cp
Part B. Education studies
12 cpYou must complete the following units
Part C. Curriculum studies
96 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF4096Senior secondary health education6 cp
- EDF4097Senior secondary physical education6 cp
- EDF1073Introduction to health and physical education6 cp
- EDF1079Digital technologies6 cp
- EDF1084English and literacies 16 cp
- EDF2049English and literacies 26 cp
- EDF2066Mathematics 16 cp
- EDF2069Primary creative arts6 cp
- EDF2070Humanities and social sciences6 cp
- EDF2087Developing literacy and numeracy in health and physical education6 cp
- EDF3079English and literacies 36 cp
- EDF3090Inclusion and diversity in health and physical education6 cp
- EDF3099English and literacies 46 cp
- EDF4064Mathematics 26 cp
- EDF4095Science education6 cp
Part D. Discipline studies
54 cpYou must complete the following units
- EDF1074Sociocultural foundations of health and physical education6 cp
- EDF1075Biophysical foundations of health and physical education6 cp
- EDF1076Health, power and education: Key frameworks and practices6 cp
- EDF2073Rhythmic and expressive movement contexts6 cp
- EDF2074Skill acquisition6 cp
- EDF2076Perspectives for health and health promotion6 cp
- EDF3092Contemporary youth health issues6 cp
- EDF3093Advanced sport and exercise science6 cp
- EDF3091Youth mental health and wellbeing6 cp
Part E. Professional experience
You must complete the following units. Note: You must complete 80 days of supervised professional experience in primary and secondary schools. International students who wish to meet current AITSL skill assessment requirements for secondary teachers must complete EDF3083 Secondary professional experience 3D in place of EDF3082 Secondary professional experience 3A. EDF3083 provides the required 10 days of professional experience to meet course requirements, plus an additional 5 days of professional experience in a secondary setting, totalling 15 days of placement. You are advised to independently check AITSL skill assessment requirements.
- EDF1083Secondary professional experience 1A0 cp
- EDF2081Primary professional experience 2B 0 cp
- EDF3082Secondary professional experience 3A 0 cp
- EDF3083Secondary professional experience 3D0 cp
- EDF3087Primary professional experience 3D0 cp
- EDF4082Secondary professional experience 4A 0 cp
- EDF4086Primary professional experience 4D0 cp
Supporting studies
You are also required to complete the following unit to support progression in your course
EDF1002Preparing for the profession
This unit is under development