Undergraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education

This course gives you a recognised qualification within six months - providing a fast track towards further career options. It is particularly useful for current teachers who need to incorporate PE into their primary-school curriculum.

You'll graduate from the Undergraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education with a strong understanding of the activities and concepts needed to develop movement skills in others, particularly for primary-school students.

Gain specific knowledge of:

• human movement, including growth and motor development
• psychosocial aspects of movement
• major and minor games
• rhythmic and expressive movement.

If you decide to keep studying, you may progress to the Bachelor of Education Studies or Bachelor of Education in the College of Arts and Education, or the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science in the College of Sport and Exercise Science.

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a number of related fields, including:

• children's health and sport programs
• games and sport coaching
• after school or holiday programs.

To aim for a teacher role, you can continue studying towards qualifications in education.

For current teachers, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your skills in a related field, and improve your career opportunities.

To attain the Undergraduate Certificate in Primary Physical Education students will be required to complete:

• 48 credit points Core units

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.