Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: 21 July
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: A$22,936
Domestic tuition: A$8,305
Program overview
This program focuses on the practical skills required to become leaders in Outdoor Education, HPE Teaching, Coaching and Health Promotion professions. The skills are developed while studying the promotion, maintenance and enhancement of health, physical activity and sport related behaviours. They are further explored in the contexts of community health, personal well-being, leadership in outdoor education and sports performance. Students can choose from a range of electives in the specialised areas of physical education, leadership in outdoor education, sports coaching, and/or health and health promotion. Opportunities for industry-relevant practicum experience are embedded in the degree. The course aims to produce graduates with a strong academic base in health science disciplines related to physical activity and exercise, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner.
From year one, students are introduced to physical activity and exercise engagement, health promotion, and are given a foundation in health science as it relates to human function and performance. This includes fundamental concepts in anatomy, physiology, and human growth and development. Students also commence elective studies in areas of academic or vocational interest.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
Equivalent to Australian High School completion plus an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with minimum scores of 6.0 in all tests).
Career opportunities
Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments
High performance sport organisations
Sports institutes and academies
Corporate fitness
Commercial and educational outdoor leader
Adventure therapy
Outdoor tourism leadership
Camp director/manager/programmer
Exercise scientist
Sports scientist
Health and fitness consultant
Strength and conditioning coach
Sports coach
Rehabilitation coach
Performance analyst
Fitness advisor
Sports science manager
Physical activity officer
Allied health assistant
Campus location
Brisbane
,
Australia