Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) (43J)

• 1 Apply knowledge of health and physical education, learners, and curriculum to design integrated learning experiences that promote movement, health, and wellbeing across diverse contexts.
• 2 Evaluate health and physical education pedagogies and practices using evidence and inquiry to plan, implement, and assess learning in diverse contexts.
• 3 Design and sustain inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments that enable student engagement, participation, and achievement in health and physical education.
• 4 Communicate effectively in professional contexts using a range of modes and technologies, and critically use information to support health and physical education practice.
• 5 Critically apply ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive practice by engaging with learners, colleagues, and communities and implementing inclusive, socially just, and globally informed approaches in health and physical education.

Professional Experience Placements

An integral part of your learning in the Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) are classroom placements - putting into active practice the theory and knowledge you have been studying throughout your degree.

Placements are designed to enable our students to become familiar with a variety of learners and diverse learning environments. Your placements will involve active observation, participation, and engagement in teaching and learning activities. For Health and Physical Education placements, you will participate in primary, secondary, and aquatic settings. During these mandatory placements, you may be eligible for the Commonwealth Prac Payment, which provides financial support to help ease the burden while you focus on your professional growth. From July 2025, eligible students will be able to access $338.60 per week (benchmarked to the single Austudy rate) while you’re undertaking a placement. During your placements you will be supervised and managed by a tertiary qualified educator (your Colleague Teacher), and be assessed against Focus Areas within the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Overseas Exchange

The Faculty of Education has a number of exchange partnerships with Universities whose curriculum and teaching our closely aligned with our own. Find out more about the University's Exchange Programs at Student Mobility.

Become a Student Ambassador

Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities. Through the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking, plus end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.

As a student you will participate in a minimum of 80 days (16 weeks) of full-time Professional Experience. Placements are usually scheduled as continuous ‘blocks’ of time ranging from 20 to 30 days, and occur in a variety of educational settings.

• 20 day placement in second year.
• 30 day placement in third year.
• 30 day placement in fourth year.

The Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) is an externally accredited degree.

This course is accredited by Teacher Registration Board Tasmanian (TRB).

Graduates may meet the requirements for registration with the TRB . There may be additional requirements for registration beyond the completion of the course.

For further registration requirements, please visit the TRB website.

If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study

Schools Recommendation Program

Australian year 12 students can apply for this course via our Schools Recommendation Program. Rather than an ATAR, your application is based on a recommendation by your school teachers. This can factor in your year 11 results, an assessment of your capabilities, and other considerations.

Through the program, you can receive and accept an offer prior to completing year 12. You will still need to finish your year 12 studies – including any exams – to commence your studies.

If you don’t receive an early offer for this course through the Schools Recommendation Program, you will be re-assessed for a higher preference offer once your ATAR is released. 

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive. In 2026 the lowest ATAR to receive an offer was 65.85.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants who have completed prior study at a recognised tertiary institution:

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points at 100-level or above). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Applicants who have completed TAFE or other Vocational Education and Training (VET)

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education

Commencing students must attempt the LANTITE in their first year of study and are required to successfully complete the LANTITE prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience Placement.  

Special consideration

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Course participation requirements

This course includes compulsory work placements. All students must meet the course’s Safety in Practice Requirements before their first placement. This includes external clearances to work with children and vulnerable people. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course application.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of Overall IELTS Score of 7.5 (Writing and Reading no band less than 7.0, Listening and Speaking no band less than 8.0). PTE Academic is not accepted for this course.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teaching Education

Commencing students must attempt the LANTITE in their first year of study and are required to successfully complete the LANTITE prior to undertaking their final Professional Experience Placement.  

Course participation requirements

This course includes compulsory work placements. All students must meet the course’s Safety in Practice Requirements before their first placement. This includes external clearances to work with children and vulnerable people. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course application.

Students who have undertaken an appropriate course at another Australian or overseas institution of further study or TAFE college may apply to receive credit for such study. Applications for credit can be made upon application to the Bachelor of Education course. Students can also articulate from either the Diploma of Education Support or the Associate Degree Education Support and be eligible to receive a maximum of 37.5CP (3 units) or 100CP (8 units) respectively. These course are also suitable exit options for students, should they not wish to complete the BEd(HPE) and become a registered teacher. Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) degree can advance their Education knowledge with specialised study through either a Postgraduate Coursework or a Research Higher Degree pathway. Further details on course nesting and articulation to and from other courses can be found in the course nesting document attached below.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.