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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 code429132
QUT course code IX18
Attendance Full-time
Course duration 4 years full-time
Start month 2013 February
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Health
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code070086J
Careers
  • Director of Health Programs and Services
  • Educator
  • Fitness Assessor/Personal Trainer
  • Health Educator
  • Health Policy Officer
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Public Health Program Manager
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Sports Scientist

Details

Career options

This course prepares you to teach in two curriculum areas:

  1. physical education, with an emphasis on exercise, health, nutrition and sports science
  2. 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.

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.

Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!

We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.

When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.

Did you complete secondary school in Australia?

Guide to entry cut-offs

OP 11

Rank 77


Subject pre-requisites

  • Maths B
  • English

Also one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.

Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test?

Check other accepted English Language Proficiency tests and scores

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

IELTS test

Additional entry requirements

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.

How to apply for a blue card

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.

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: $12,300 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Additional costs

You'll need to pay some costs on top of your course fees.

Additional course costs

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Apply

How to apply for Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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