Charles Sturt University
4 years minimum, 8 years maximum
Become a qualified PDHPE teacher for secondary students through flexible online study combined with practical classroom experience. This degree prepares you to teach personal development, health and physical education while promoting student wellbeing and active lifestyles across Australian schools.
Applicants require a selection rank of 65 (including ATAR and adjustment factors). Recent secondary education applicants need a minimum ATAR. Alternative pathways include completion of at least two university-level subjects, AQF Certificate III or higher from VET study, or successful completion of a tertiary preparation course. English language proficiency is required, with IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in all areas, 8.0 in speaking/listening) or equivalent qualification.
The course consists of 13 core subjects (96 points) covering First Nations foundations, literacy, wellbeing, child and adolescent learning, inclusive education, and classroom technologies. PDHPE discipline subjects (72 points) include aquatics, anatomy and physiology, health perspectives, skill acquisition, gymnastics, dance, and contemporary physical activities. PDHPE curriculum subjects (16 points) focus on curriculum methods. Professional experience (24 points) includes introduction to secondary context, community work, and final consolidating practice. Students select a second teaching area (48 points) from English, Mathematics, HSIE (Modern History, Geography, Business Studies, Legal Studies), or Drama.
Charles Sturt University has been educating teachers for over 70 years with expert academics possessing extensive secondary PDHPE teaching knowledge. The university is ranked #1 in NSW for first-in-family students and offers dedicated placement support to find positions within an hour of your residence. Students benefit from flexible online learning while maintaining access to full campus facilities, libraries, and study spaces across multiple locations.
Graduates are qualified to teach PDHPE in public, Catholic and independent secondary schools across Australia. Career opportunities include classroom teacher, executive teacher, principal, and assistant principal roles. PDHPE teachers also find employment in public administration, safety, healthcare and social assistance sectors. The qualification opens pathways to leadership positions in education and opportunities to positively influence student health, wellbeing and physical literacy.
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