Federation University
Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you want to share your passion for being active, sport and the outdoors then the Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education course is for you.
During this degree, 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.
Delivery mode
Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
This course requires a minimum of 50 days of placement undertaken across 10 weeks. This amounts to approximately 400 hours.- 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick
- Mount Helen, Ballarat
- Northways Rd, Churchill
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)
- Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics;
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.
Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study
- Successful completion of FedUni's FAST course or equivalent; and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
OR
- Previous university study with a majority weighting of pass marks; and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study
- Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher; and
- Industry experience of at least one year; and
- Meets the VCE Maths and English requirement benchmarks.
Essential requirements for enrolment
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Record Check
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education will prepare you for the following roles.
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About Federation University
At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.
