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Overview
- Develop skills and knowledge in exercise and sports science while preparing to teach in two curriculum areas as a registered teacher in Queensland.
- Complete 2 degrees in 4 years (full-time).
- Study health and wellness, sports science and performance analysis, or research in exercise and movement science.
- Gain practical experience in a real classroom with 16 weeks of classroom practice and a four-week internship.
| QTAC course code | 429132 |
| QUT course code | IX18 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 4 years full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February |
| Deferment | You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year. |
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| CRICOS code | 070086J |
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Details
Career options
This course prepares you to teach in two curriculum areas:
- physical education, with an emphasis on exercise, health, nutrition and sports science
- mathematics, English, health education or biology.
You will also develop a theoretical background in human movement, complemented by practical skills obtained from a variety of field experiences in education.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science component provides the skills for careers in a range of exercise and sports science settings such as:
- corporate health and fitness
- family and community services
- the health and fitness industry
- government agencies
- state sporting associations
- rehabilitation clinics
- institutes of sport, universities and colleges
- personal training.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration as teachers in Queensland. The qualification is recognised nationally and internationally, however additional requirements may be needed for some locations.
Units
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Maths B
- English
and one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology (4, SA). We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA). Recommended study: Health Education or Physical Education
Course requirements
Working with Children Check: blue card
You'll need to apply for a blue card because you'll be working with children or young people as part of this course. There's no cost if you apply through QUT.
Submit your blue card application to the QUT Student Centre as early as possible - ideally, as soon as you've received your offer.
If you don't receive your blue card before the start of a unit that requires contact with children, you may be unable to participate and your grades may be affected. You may also still have to pay fees for the unit.
First aid
Students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate (or equivalent) which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to the commencement of their first placement.
The certificate is to be updated every 3 years with the CPR component updated every 12 months.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Uniform
A QUT T-shirt is required for Exercise and Movement Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology courses. Students will need to cover this cost.
Orientation camp
First year students have the option of attending an orientation camp.
Students will need to cover this cost.
Off-campus placements
Students will be required to undertake placements off campus and will need to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Literacy standards
Students are required to satisfactorily complete assessment criteria relating to Queensland College of Teachers' literacy standards by the end of year 3 of their course in order to meet Course and QCT professional accreditation standards.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed an offer for this course in the major offer round.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $3700 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements.
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support.
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (429132) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
