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Bachelor of Human Movement Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) CK03

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time.
Mode and Location: Multi-modal - R. Education courses are internal only with Year 4 - Winter undertaken in the external mode.
Courses/Units of Credit: 36 courses/216 units of credit.
Faculty: Arts, Health & Sciences; Education & Creative Arts.
Entry: QTAC.
Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Full registration is gained following the equivalent of 12 months’ successful, full-time teaching.
Practicum/Work Placement: 100 days of fieldwork, 80 of which are under the supervision of BTR registered teachers.
Contact: Human Movement Science Advisor on 07 4930 9253, email on p.field@cqu.edu.au, or Education & Creative Arts on 07 4930 9512.
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: R - 023157M.

Program Overview

This is a combined degree for students wishing to enter the profession of teaching with specialisation in secondary education. It provides students with the opportunity to develop as professional teachers through a comprehensive teaching program and extensive practical experience in schools and the community. This program enables preservice teachers to prepare themselves to teach a range of secondary education curriculum areas including:

  • Health to Year 12;
  • Physical Education to Year 12;
  • one other teaching area to Year 12.

Curriculum areas are offered depending on availability of curriculum studies in the appropriate discipline area and the availability of pedagogical studies in the Education degree.

Graduates are eligible to apply for teaching positions with employers including Education Queensland, Catholic Education and independent schools.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 36 courses or 216 units of credit as outlined below.

  • 14 courses or 84 units of credit from the Bachelor of Human Movement Science program,
  • 6 courses or 36 units of credit from another degree (second teaching area),
  • 16 courses or 96 units of credit from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program.
    Year & Term BHMSc 2nd Teaching Subject BEd (Secondary)
    Year 1
    Autumn 3 courses   1 course
    Winter 3 courses   1 course
    Year 2      
    Autumn 2 courses 1 course 2 courses
    Winter 2 courses 1 course 1 course
    Year 3
    Autumn 2 courses   2 courses 1 course EDFE12008  
    Winter 2 courses 2 courses 2 courses
    Year 4
    Autumn   2 courses 2 courses
    Winter     4 courses including EDFE11010   & EDFE11013  

Human Movement Science Strand
Code Course
Year 1 - Autumn
HMSC11003   Biophysical Foundations of Health & Human Performance
HMSC11002   Psychological Foundations of Health & Human Performance
SCIE11007   Introductory Science
Year 1 - Winter
HMSC11005   Human Anatomy
BIOH11001   Human Functioning I
HMSC11004   Measurement & Evaluation in Health & Human Performance
Year 2 - Autumn
HMSC12007   Exercise & Work Physiology
HMSC12017   Sport & Exercise Psychology
  Second teaching area
Year 2 - Winter
HMSC12008   Biomechanics
OCHS13007   Industry Practicum
  Second teaching area
Year 3 - Autumn
HMSC12011   Sport Planning & Development
HMSC13021   Advanced Biomechanics or
HMSC13022   Advanced Exercise & Work Physiology
  2 Second teaching area courses
Year 3 - Winter
HMSC13024   Advanced Sport & Exercise Physiology
HMSC11006   Physical Activity, Fitness & Health

Bachelor of Education

Combined Secondary (20 discipline x 16 education = 36 courses) BEng Tech; BSc; BHum Mov; BMath Sc; BSc (Phys);
Code Course
Year 1 - Autumn
EDED11321   Child & Adolescent Development
  Discipline
  Discipline
  Discipline
Year 1 - Winter
EDED12325   Teaching Learning & Planning
  Discipline
  Discipline
  Discipline
Year 2 - Autumn
EDSE11001   Teaching Studies
EDED12347   Inclusive Educational Strategies
Year 2 - Winter
EDSE12018   Senior Secondary Schooling
Year 3 - Autumn
EDFE12008   Professional Practice II (3 week block in February prior to Autumn Term commencement)
Two of: (selection depends on teaching areas that student is preparing in)
EDVT12005   VET Curriculum in Schools (CU34 students only)
EDCU11013   Health & Physical Education Curriculum & Pedagogy
EDSE11021   Secondary Mathematics Education I
EDSE11004   Secondary English Curriculum I
EDSE12016   Curriculum Studies I
EDSE11006   Humanities Studies 8 to 10
EDCU11023   Technology Curriculum and Pedagogy (A)
EDCU11020   Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
Year 3 - Winter
Two of: (selection depends on teaching areas that student is preparing in)
EDCU11005   Studies in Curriculum - Physical Education
LOTE12032   Education & Japanese Organisations
EDSE12019   Secondary Mathematics Education II
EDSE12011   Secondary English Curriculum II
EDSE12017   Curriculum Studies II
EDSE12013   Humanities Studies Years 8 to 12
EDED11276   Computers in Education
EDCU19025   Advanced Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
Year 4 - Autumn
EDED11320   Language, Education & Professional Understanding
EDED11322   Communication, Culture & Difference
Year 4 - Winter
EDFE11010   Professional Practice III (3 week block)
EDFE11013   Professional Practice IV (3 week block)
Two of
EDED14330   Gender as a Social Justice Issue
EDCU19017   Managing Religious Learning in a Catholic School
EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management
EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

Students intending to apply for teaching positions in the private sector may be required to show evidence of studies in religion.

Application for Credit Transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfers contact the program administrator.

Program Advice

Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Human Movement Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) should consult the Head of School of Health & Human Performance, no later than Orientation Week.


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This handbook was correct as at: 07-May-2002
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