Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation/Bachelor of Education – primary

Course code: 2070 + Course abbreviation: BS&OR/BEd + Total credit points required: 192 + 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time + Managing faculty: Education

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Peninsula)

Course description

This double degree course allows students to qualify with both the Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation and Bachelor of Education - primary degrees.

The course provides attractive sequences of studies for students in a number of disciplinary areas including education, business/management, tourism, environmental science and sports science.

Course objectives

This double-degree program is a unique, interdisciplinary degree which focuses specifically on the employment and training needs of those seeking to work in the expanding sport and outdoor recreation industries, or as teachers in primary school settings.

Course structure

To receive the awards of Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation and Bachelor of Education, a student must successfully complete units totalling 192 points consisting of:

(a) studies in sport and outdoor recreation (96 points).

(b) studies in education (96 points), a series of units relating to the theory and practice of education, teaching and curriculum. Fieldwork placements are also included.

Course requirements

First year

EDF1301 Perspectives on learning
EDF1302 Perspectives on teaching
EDF1602 Biophysical foundations of human movement A
EDF1603 Biophysical foundations of human movement B
EDF1604 Outdoor recreation education
EDF1605 Lifespan physical activity and wellness
EDF1606 Introduction to sport and outdoor studies
EDF2232 Australian ecology and nature studies

Second year

EDF1203 Curriculum studies: primary English 1
EDF2105 Teaching studies A
EDF2607 Community physical activity and wellness
EDF2601 Adventure education
EDF2602 Coaching and instruction
EDF2603 Swimming and water safety^*
EDF2604 Leadership and programming A
EDF2606 Socio-cultural elements of sport and the individual

Third year

EDF1204 Curriculum studies: primary maths 1
EDF2201 Child development 1
EDF3105 Teaching studies B
EDF3203 Curriculum studies: primary technology
EDF3604 Camp planning and practices
EDF3605 Risk management and emergency response
EDF3608 Sport and movement education
an approved BSOR elective**

Fourth year

EDF2203 Curriculum studies: primary society and environment
EDF2204 Curriculum studies: primary science
EDF3201 Curriculum studies: primary art and music
EDF3202 Curriculum studies: primary health and PE
EDF4102 Curriculum studies: primary English 2
EDF4104 Curriculum studies: primary maths 2
EDF4105 Teaching studies C
EDF4106 Teaching studies D

* Students wishing to major in physical education are required to complete the AUSTSWIM certificate, included in unit EDF2603 (Swimming and water safety).

** BSOR electives can be chosen from: EDF3603 (Wilderness expedition), EDF3607 (Social issues in sport and outdoor recreation), EDF3609 (Experiencing the Australian landscape), EDF3610 (Research/project in sport and outdoor recreation), EDF3611 (Advanced outdoor recreation practice), EDF4161 (Sports injury prevention), EDF4205 (Initiatives in health education).

This outline shows the sequence of studies for students wishing to qualify as a primary health and physical or outdoor education teacher.

Fieldwork

Students must successfully complete teaching practice which consists of 80 days of supervised school experience. Students who are employed in schools must complete a minimum of 40 days of supervised fieldwork in a setting other than the school in which they are employed.

Professional recognition

On completion of the Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation/Bachelor of Education - primary program of studies, graduates will be qualified for employment as primary school teachers (including health and physical education if the approved unit sequence is followed) or in the sport and outdoor recreation field. Graduates will be eligible to teach in Victoria. For interstate and overseas positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities.

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email undergraduate.peninsula@education.monash.edu.au or visit www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Course coordinator

Dr Trent Brown (Peninsula)

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