Teaching Area: Health

Overview

The Health teaching area prepares future teachers to support students in developing the knowledge, skills and values needed to lead healthy, safe and active lives. It focuses on physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, exploring topics such as nutrition, physical activity, relationships, mental health and personal safety. Pre‑service teachers learn to design engaging, evidence‑based learning experiences that build health literacy, promote positive behaviours and strengthen students’ ability to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Through this teaching area, graduates are equipped to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments and to empower students to contribute positively to their own health and the wellbeing of their communities.

Career opportunities

Includes:

• Secondary school teacher (Health, Health and Physical Education)
• Curriculum leader or Head of Health and Physical Education
• Health promotion officer
• Community health educator
• Public health officer or health policy advisor
• Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
• Mental health or wellbeing support worker
• Youth worker or community services practitioner
• Nutritionist or dietetics professional (with further study)
• Fitness, recreation or wellness professional
• School counsellor or student wellbeing officer (with further study)
• Rehabilitation or allied health practitioner (with further study)
• Health researcher or academic
• Government or NGO roles in health education and prevention
• Program coordinator in health, wellbeing or community services
• Health communication or advocacy specialist