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

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time.
Mode: Multi-modal. Education courses are internal only with Year 4 - Winter undertaken in the external mode.
Location(On-Campus): R.
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.
Residential School: Nil.
Exit Awards: Nil.
Contact: Human Movement Science Adviser - 07 4930 9253 or Education & Creative Arts 4930 9512.

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 tertiary 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

The degree will consist of 36 courses as follows:

  • 14 courses from the Bachelor of Human Movement Science program,
  • 6 courses from another degree (second teaching area),
  • 16 courses 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 3 courses 1 course 2 courses
    Winter 2 courses 1 course 1 course
    Year 3
    Autumn 3 courses   2 courses
    Winter 1 courses 2 courses 2 courses
    Aut     1 course (EDFE12008  )
    Year 4
    Autumn   2 courses 2 courses
    Winter     4 courses (includes Professional Practice III & IV)

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
HMSC13021   Advanced Biomechanics or
HMSC13022   Advanced Exercise & Work Physiology
  2 Second teaching area courses
Year 3 - Winter
HMSC12011   Sport Planning & Development
HMSC13024   Adanced Sport & Exercise Physiology
HMSC11006   Physical Activity, Fitness & Health

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Strand

For students commencing 1998
Code Course
Year 4 - Autumn
EDED11320   Language, Education & Professional Understanding
EDED11322   Communication, Culture & Difference
Year 4 - Winter
EDFE11010   Professional Practice III (4 week block)
EDFE11013   Professional Practice IV (5 week block)
Two of: (selection depends on teaching area that student is preparing in)
EDED14330   Gender as a Social Justice Issue
EDCU19017   Religious Curriculum & Pedagogy I
EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management
EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour
Note: In Term 8 all courses may be completed externally, but for enrolment/admission purposes, enrol in EDFE11010   and EDFE11013   internally.

For students commencing 1999/2000/2001
Code Course
Year 1 - Autumn
EDED11321   Child & Adolescent Development
Year 1 - Winter
EDED12325   Teaching, Learning & Planning + 5 day visits to schools
Year 2 - Autumn
EDSE11001   Teaching Studies
EDED12347   Inclusive Educational Strategies
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
EDSE20002   Secondary Mathematics Education I
EDSE11004   Secondary English Curriculum I
EDSE20005   Curriculum Studies I
Year 2 - Winter
EDSE20007   Senior Secondary Schooling
Year 3 - Autumn
EDFE12008   Professional Practice II (3 week block in February prior to Autumn Term commencement)
Year 3 - Winter
Two of: (selection depends on teaching areas that student is preparing in)
EDCU11005   Studies in Curriculum - Physical Education
41664   Education & Japanese Organisations
EDSE20009   Secondary Mathematics Education II
EDSE12011   Secondary English Curriculum II
EDSE20012   Curriculum Studies II
EDSE12013   Humanities Studies Years 8 to 12
EDCU19025   Advanced Science Curriculum & Pedagogy
Plus
  Discipline Studies I
  Discipline Studies II
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   Religious Curriculum & Pedagogy I
EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management
EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour
Note: All courses may be completed externally, but for enrolment/admission purposes, enrol in EDFE11010   and EDFE11013   internally.

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

Course 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-June-2001
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