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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BSc/BSc (Hons)
Physical Activity,
Health and Wellbeing
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
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