Applied Life Sciences
BSc / BSc ( Hons ) Physical Activity , Health and Wellbeing
This course enables graduates to enter a range of careers within different settings . It offers several out of the classroom learning experiences and opportunities to learn from professionals and service users in a number of sectors .
Physical activity is an overlooked and fundamental component of human health and wellbeing . Supporting others to make healthy choices such as increasing their physical activity requires a broad range of knowledge and skills . The study of health and wellbeing for this course draws on many different topics including anatomy and physiology for exercise prescription , professional communication , working with others , health promotion and sustainable community development .
You will study the theory and practice of promoting healthy behaviours such as physical activity , and participate in community engagement activities in different environments with a wide range of service users .
In Year One , the emphasis is on the use of physical activity to improve people ’ s lives . You will study physiology and anatomy , and apply these to practical work in a gym setting . You will lead groups to develop your personal skills in working with others , which will create a foundation for developing as a coach and mentor in later years of the course .
In Year Two , you will study health issues in the community and person-centred team working together with other health care professional students . Exploring issues together with input from community groups will expand your understanding of real-world problems related to health and inequalities . All the skills and knowledge for working as a personal trainer and in exercise referral will be covered , and you will be able to apply for external assessment of these REPS awards .
Years Three and Four have a broader scope looking at service provision , developing an understanding of working with community groups and organisations such as charities and care homes . Studying entrepreneurship , leadership and sustainable community development you will learn how to identify community and organisational needs related to health and wellbeing , and design a sustainable solution . The process and solution you develop will draw on experience from the community engagement opportunities and will form a significant part of the work required for your final year dissertation .
Structure
You can opt to study for an honours degree over four years or an ordinary degree over three years . You will complete a range of modules each year as outlined .
Teaching , learning and assessment
Please see the course entry on our website ( see URL on opposite page ) for full details of the learning , teaching and assessment activities for this course . Also check out the ‘ How we teach and how you ’ ll learn ’ section on pages 8-11 .
Year One modules
Introduction to Physical Activity ( Gym Instructor )/ Physical Activity Through the Lifespan / Practical Introduction to Health and Wellbeing / Cell Biology & Human Physiology / Interprofessional Education 1 : Teams and Team Working / Key Investigative Skills 1 / Communication for Professional and Personal Development
Year Two modules
Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellbeing / Interprofessional Education 2 : Professional Roles and Interprofessional Teamwork / Sustainable Health Behaviour Change / Determinants of Health / Health Issues in the Community
Year Three modules
Dissertation / Interprofessional Education 3 : Interprofessional Working and Person-centred Care / Public Health Practice / Health Education and Promotion / Health Entrepreneurship / Integrating Module 3 – Contemporary Practice in Physical Activity , Health and Wellbeing / Psychosocial Aspects of Health Behaviour Change / Volunteering and Community Engagement Year Three
Year Four modules
Honours Project / Research Process / Volunteering and Community Engagement Year Four / Understanding Leadership / Sustainable consumption / Integrating Module 4 — Employability in Physical Activity , Health and Wellbeing
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( Feb 2018 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2019 . Please check the website for any updates .
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