Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education)

About the course

This undergraduate education degree prepares you to teach Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) in secondary schools, alongside a second teaching specialisation. You’ll build knowledge across health, physical education, sports science and professional practice, supported by education studies. The course includes service learning and substantial school placements that increase in responsibility from third year to the final placement. It is a four-year bachelor qualification in Education & Teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for secondary school teaching roles in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and an additional teaching area. The program’s extended professional experience placements support classroom readiness, including planning, delivery and assessment of learning in school settings. You may work in government or independent schools and related youth health, sport and wellbeing education contexts. This is a bachelor-level pathway to a career in Education & Teaching.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)