Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)

Combine secondary education and exercise science to share your passion for health and fitness with the next generation. Learn from world leading experts how to be an effective classroom teacher while building your knowledge of how the human body works, from a psychological, anatomical, physiological, motor control and biomechanical perspective, with a focus on the role of exercise in health, wellbeing and performance. Expand your skills over time, from observing your mentor teacher, to co-teaching, through to planning for and teaching multiple classes a day. You can also choose to study another specialisation from our arts disciplines as part of this double degree.

All students in initial teacher education courses must meet the LANTITE test literacy and numeracy standards in accordance with the course rule.

If you have not met the standard for either component after your first attempt, it is very important that you contact the Course Coordinator immediately to discuss your options.

Areas of study

Exercise science, secondary education.

Career opportunities

PE, HOPE or HPE teacher in a secondary school, including Catholic, government and independent settings, institutes of technical and further education (TAFE), vocational education, community education centres, private colleges and special education settings.

Professional recognition

This program has been listed on the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) accredited programs list and meets the teacher education component of the qualification requirement for registration (accreditation) as a physical education secondary school teacher in all states and territories. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the secondary curriculum and two specialist secondary teaching areas.

By selecting religious education and/or theology units, you will be eligible to teach Religious Education in Catholic and other faith-based schools.

Practical experience

Four professional experience placements in a variety of school contexts. The professional experience is integrated into a variety of units in order to establish clear links between theory and practice. Students must obtain a Working With Children Check before the first professional experience placement.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.