Prepare to play a vital and rewarding role, encouraging healthy habits and motivating younger generations to be healthy and active.

UQ’s Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) educates the next generation of specialist health, sport and physical education teachers, and senior biology teachers.

It is the longest-running university-based physical education program in Australia, with more than 70 years of teaching, research and graduate excellence.

You'll learn how to help young people explore a range of sport and physical activities confidently and competently, and develop a lifelong love of being healthy and active.

You'll engage in extensive practical learning experiences, as well as develop a solid understanding of the sciences behind human movement including biomechanics, motor development, psychology, skill acquisition and exercise physiology.

You'll also have a great time – learning experiences in this program have been purposely designed to be fun, involve physical activity and encourage teamwork.

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Senior physical education teacher
Senior health teacher
Senior biology teacher
Junior health and physical education teacher
Sports coach
Corporate health officer
Recreation manager
Outdoor education coordinator
Physical performance director
Sports academy researcher