Health and physical education
Discipline
Learn the specialised teaching methods you need to teach health and physical education in secondary schools. Explore how the human body works and understand the science and art of movement.
Explore your study options
Develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to become a qualified secondary school health and physical education teacher with one of our highly-regarded specialist teaching qualifications.
Choose a health and physical education degree that will get you work ready
Enrich your personal and professional life with a teaching career in health and physical education. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to create safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments that support lifelong health and wellbeing.
Professional experience
Our Professional Experience Program gives you real-life teaching experience and study credit for your degree. You'll undertake at least 80 days in undergraduate study of guaranteed placements with some of our 1,400 participating schools and build sought-after skills.
Excellent links with industry
Our courses are developed in consultation with principals, teachers and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), ensuring they address the needs of industry. Our teaching staff are passionate about applied learning and teaching, and have many years of experience in the sector.
Discover the education and teaching course for you
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Graduate with an employment advantage
Deakin is the only university in Australia to embed the Berry Street Education Model into all our initial teaching degrees.This evidence-based approach gives you a toolkit of trauma-informed practices to manage behaviour, build strong relationships and create safe, inclusive learning environments.
Top professional roles in health and physical education
Employment in education and training is projected to grow with 11,800 new jobs for secondary school teachers expected by 2034, according to Australian Government employment projections.*
Health and physical education graduates may find careers in:
- government departments
- high school teaching
- primary school teaching
- private academies
- professional coaching
- recreation and fitness industries
- sports management.
Gain hands-on experience
Deakin graduates, Meg and April, share their journeys of studying to become secondary health and physical education teachers, including the range of teaching placement experiences that were organised as part of their degree.
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses offer a practical, real-world approach to learning. We’re ranked #2 in Australia and #11 globally for education and educational research by U.S. News and World Report so you can be assured that what you learn will prepare you for the jobs of the future.
Teaching specialisations
To complement your core studies in Deakin’s Bachelor of Health and Physical Education you will choose a third teaching method which will expand your employment opportunities. The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is suitable for those with previous studies in physical education or exercise and sport science.
Travel while you study
If you're studying a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education, you can apply to take one of your placements in a remote Indigenous community, regional town or community, or take your teaching skills abroad. This will develop your skills in intercultural education and give your teaching application a distinct edge.
Scholarships and grants
Deakin offers scholarships at all levels of study, supporting students from all walks of life. The Victorian Government also offers teaching scholarships up to $18,000. Placement grants are available to support pre-service teachers completing a teaching placement.
State-of-the-art facilities
You'll have access to industry-standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, including our Elite Sports Precinct and specialised teaching labs.
Deakin covers your Casper test fee
If you're enrolling in the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education starting in 2026, we'll cover your Casper test fee with a $55 payment to you. To be considered for an offer, you must complete the Casper test on time.
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If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in health and physical education, we'll help get you there.
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*2024 Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections May 2024 to May 2034.
Contact us
Got a question about our health and physical education courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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