Skip to Main Content
Catalogue Link
<a href="/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/home" class="t-Header-logo-link"><span class="apex-logo-text">Handbook</span></a>
Hidden Page Items
New
SO5 - Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
New
2E2A317BA5B04FD4BFF6D7C6EBCF3E98
New
HE UGRD Course Template
New
5
New
20260200
New
2026
New
New
/ords/r/dev/fed_occ/program?p5_code=SO5&p0_catalogue_year=2026&p0_catalogue_term=0600
New
New
2026-06-16
New
2026-06-16
New
1.5
New
/MK2.1/O3.5
New
New
Program
New
Undergraduate Course
New
Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
New
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
New
Education
New
<p>If 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.Alternatively this course is a pathway to become a Health and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education Teacher. Upon graduation you can enrol into the Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary (1.5 years) and become a qualified teacher in 4.5 years of total study.The successful completion of the first year of this degree also enables the opportunity to transfer into the second year of our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching). This means that you may qualify as a teacher within 4 years of study.The best thing about this degree is that you can start studying and keep your options open to explore the world of sport recreation and education careers.</p>
New
UGRD
New
360
New
New
Bachelor's Pass
New
7 - Bachelor Degree
New
3 years
New
<p>Luiza Lana Concalves and Brad Beseler</p>
New
["Full time","Part time"]
New
["Domestic","International"]
New
106308K
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
["Domestic CSP","International Onshore"]
New
true
New
65
New
520
New
<p>This course requires students to complete [Total Placement Hours] hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
New
["VTAC","Direct","Studylink"]
New
["current year 12 and recent secondary graduates (past two years)","applicants with Higher Education Study","applicants with Vocational Education and Training study"]
New
true
New
false
New
New
New
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
New
New
Yes
New
50
New
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of [Guaranteed ATAR Score] or higher and complete all the requirements.
New
false
New
<p>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English.</p>
New
true
New
New
false
New
<p>Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/courses/dfs0-federation-access-studies-fast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federation Access Studies (FAST)</a>.</p>
New
New
New
true
New
<p>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</p>
New
false
New
<p>Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.</p>
New
true
New
<p>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</p>
New
New
New
New
New
New
true
New
true
New
Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.
New
true
New
Academic requirements
New
true
New
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
New
true
New
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p>
New
false
New
New
New
false
New
New
false
New
New
false
New
New
false
New
New
false
New
true
New
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
New
Additional costs
New
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Hidden Page Items
Semester
Semester
0200
Year
Year
2026
Current Year
2026
Newer Version
You are viewing an older version of this Course. A
newer version
exists.
Breadcrumb Positioning
Handbook
SO5 - Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Pseudo Breadcrumb
SO5 - Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education
Breadcrumb Type
Course
Catalogue Term and Year
Version Text
You are viewing a version for
Semester
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Semester
Year
2026
RDS Holder
Overview
Key information
Entry requirements
Course learning outcomes
Placement
Additional costs
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Parent Region
Overview
Course overview
<p>If 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.Alternatively this course is a pathway to become a Health and Physical Education and/or Outdoor Education Teacher. Upon graduation you can enrol into the Master of Teaching Primary or Secondary (1.5 years) and become a qualified teacher in 4.5 years of total study.The successful completion of the first year of this degree also enables the opportunity to transfer into the second year of our Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching). This means that you may qualify as a teacher within 4 years of study.The best thing about this degree is that you can start studying and keep your options open to explore the world of sport recreation and education careers.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
50
CRICOS code:
106308K
Course coordinator:
<p>Luiza Lana Concalves and Brad Beseler</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English ; and</li><li>Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 50 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of Federation Access Studies (FAST) or</li><li>Successful completion of a minimum of 1 unit in a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in any discipline with a GPA 4.0 and above</li><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in any discipline</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a Certificate III in a cognate discipline in Children’s Services, Community Services, Disability, Education Support, Nursing, Sport and relevant work experience of at least 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent ; or</li><li>Successful completion of a Certificate IV in a cognate discipline in Children’s Services, Community Services, Disability, Education Support, Nursing, Sport ; or</li><li>Successful completion of a Diploma in any discipline</li></ul><ul><li>Applicants must also meet the VCE maths and English requirement benchmarks or equivalent.</li></ul>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English ; and</li><li>Equivalent of Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory completion in any Mathematics</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Literacy and Numeracy Test</p> <p>An alternative means of assessing your literacy and numeracy skills when Year 12 results are not available or suitable.</p>
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements during enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> You’ll need to hold a valid Working with Children Check before starting professional placements in this course.
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
Ref
Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate broad discipline knowledge and skills in sport, physical and outdoor education and ability to effectively communicate these understandings.</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Promote the multiple benefits of an active lifestyle and encourage lifelong adherence to physical activity and healthy living.</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Apply a socio-critical approach within the disciplines of sport, physical activity and outdoor</p><p>education.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Demonstrate personal judgement, ethical behaviours and social sensitivity to ensure the provision of inclusive, sustainable and culturally relevant sport, physical activity and outdoor education.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Apply knowledge and skills in a range of sport, physical and outdoor education settings with diverse groups of individuals.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Engage in research and enquiry, critically evaluating information from a number of different sources within the disciplines of sport, physical and outdoor education.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Build capacity to work independently and collaboratively and focus on real-world application of discipline knowledge in industry and community settings.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Demonstrate critical and reflective thinking and problem solving skills.</p>
<p>9</p>
<p>Demonstrate strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills.</p>
<p>10</p>
<p>Demonstrate written, oral and digital literacy competencies relevant to being career ready.</p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 520 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Additional costs
URGD/PGCW/NAWD
Other study costs
<p>Students may incur these additional costs, which are not invoiced by the university, in order to complete the course. </p><ul><li>Working with Children Check</li></ul>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Unit exclusions
<ul><li>EDCEL1016 Learning and Teaching</li><li>EDBED1016 Learning and Teaching</li><li>EEZED1711 Professional Experience: Learning and Teaching</li><li>EDHPE1000 Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction</li><li>EDHPE1004 Understanding Movement in Health and Physical Education</li><li>OEEDU1010 Ways of Knowing Outdoor Environments</li><li>EDBED1011 Literacy and Numeracy</li><li>EDHPE1002 Health and Lifestyle</li><li>EDHPE1003 Perspectives on Health, Outdoor and Physical Education</li><li>EDBED1017 Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics</li><li>EDPTH1017 Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics</li><li>OEEDU1004 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills - Land</li><li>BAHIS1001 Global Histories</li><li>BATCC1002 Ways of Reading and Seeing</li><li>ITECH1100 Understanding the Digital Revolution</li><li>PAATC1002 Critical Studies in Theatre 2</li><li>PSYCB1102 Introductory Psychology B: Personality and Individual Preferences</li><li>SCENV1001 Environmental Studies</li><li>STATS1000 Statistical Methods</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
50
CRICOS code:
106308K
Course coordinator:
<p>Luiza Lana Concalves and Brad Beseler</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
Additional information
Add Info Static Text
Internal reference: SO5 - C1.5/MK2.1/O3.5