Overview

During this Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education degree from the Federation University Australia, you'll learn leadership, teaching and people skills and put these into practice in a variety of settings.

Your subjects are a blend of hands-on and theoretical work, and include outdoor leadership, fundamental movement, exercise physiology and fitness, swimming and water safety, biomechanics, outdoor living and travel skills and human development and nutrition.

This degree provides a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the sport and recreation and outdoor education industries.

Alternatively, this course is a pathway to become a Health and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education Teacher. Upon graduation you can enrol into the Master of Teaching, Primary or Secondary (1.5 years), and become a qualified teacher in 4.5 years of total study.

The successful completion of the first year of this degree also enables the opportunity to transfer into the second year of our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching). This means that you may qualify as a teacher within 4 years of study.

The best thing about this degree is that you can start studying and keep your options open to explore the world of sport, recreation and education careers.

Career opportunities

Adventure guide
Environmental education officer
Sport coaching
Camping and outdoor educator
Eco-tour guide
Group fitness instructor
Recreational activities teacher
Outdoor recreation officer
Sport development officer
Sports administrator
Sport facility management
Youth programs and performance coordinator
Sport leadership and community sport
Community health education and advocacy

Opportunities are quite varied depending on the area of interest. You will be well prepared to successfully undertake many occupations and will be highly sought after by professions requiring graduates with excellent communication and organisational abilities, critical, strategic and reflective thinking and problem solving skills, and a strong professional work ethic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Swimming and water safety education

Professional experience: learning and teaching

Outdoor leadership and experiential learning

Child and adolescent development and characteristics

Games Pedagogy
Biomechanics in Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

Gippsland intake only in July for International students

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ballarat, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Churchill, Australia

Disciplines

Education Sport and Exercise Science View 102 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 106308K
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses; or overseas equivalent.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26250 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26250 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

4445 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4445 AUD per year during 36 months.

National: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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