Course overview
The aim of this course is to investigate health-related physical fitness and to develop the expertise to assist others to take up and safely enjoy a wide range of healthy active lifestyles, particularly for children of primary and middle school age. Students will develop an understanding of the fitness and wellbeing concepts, the health benefits of physical activity, HandPE Learning Area of the SACSA Framework, preparing for physical activity, exercise cautions, cardiovascular fitness, injury prevention and management, care of the neck and back, flexibility programs, relationships and sexual health education for young people. Students will develop an understanding of stress management and relaxation, lifestyles for healthy living. They will review state and national fitness programs, fun fitness activities appropriate for primary and middle school students, and fitness assessments.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the importance and complex, multi-layered nature of health-related fitness and the state of wellness
- Identify issues that can impact on participation in regular physical activity
- Analyse health-related fitness and develop an effective personal program for changes/improvements to suit their individual lifestyle
- Apply the requisite knowledge and skills to develop and teach an effective health related fitness/activity program to primary or and middle school students
- Demonstrate the understandings and knowledge to teach sexual health and harm minimisation in relation to drugs, alcohol and tobacco for healthy living in children, youth and young adults
Fee calculator
To display course fees, please select your status and program below:
We’re updating this Fee Calculator. It currently shows fees for programs only. Please check the relevant program for full fee details.
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here.
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
If you are studying in a Professional Pathway Psychology or Clinical Psychology program, please refer to the Student Contributions amounts published here.
The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.