5Oct
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This course was previously offered by Writtle University College prior to the merger with ARU in March 2024. This course will run on the ARU Writtle campus. Gain the skills to teach or coach people – and have a lasting impact on their physical and mental wellbeing – with our BSc (Hons) Health and Physical Literacy at ARU Writtle. If you’re interested in teaching, sports coaching or health coaching, this is the course for you. It focuses on physical literacy, which encourages lifelong health and wellbeing through physical activity. As a student at ARU Writtle you’ll gain practical experience through work placements, and an appreciation of the holistic development of children and adolescents. The built-in work-based learning modules, and additional vocational qualifications (UKSCA and Parkour Generations), are all designed to increase your employability when you graduate.
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Human Physiological Systems, Professional Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing, The Practice of Coaching, Introduction to Psychology, Nutrition for Health, Analysis of Human Movement and Performance, Introduction to Physical Literacy, Individual Differences in Health, Sport and Exercise. Year 2: Research Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, Developing Innovative and Inclusive Practice, Work Placement, Enhancing Physical Capabilities through Physical Literacy, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise, The New Psychology of Health, Coaching and Leadership, The New Psychology of Sport and Exercise: A Social Identity Approach. Year 3: Capstone Project, Applied Coaching Science, Pedagogical Approaches to Physical Literacy, Philosophy of Physical Literacy, Teaching of Games for Sport and Physical Literacy, Work Placement.
Assessment method
Students are assessed in a number of ways including practical assessments – both in small groups and individually, practical portfolios, presentations, reflective logbooks, case studies, critiques of literature, written assessments, examinations – both multiple choice and essay questions, reports, peer and tutor observations, and a dissertation (Capstone Project).
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C660
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Writtle Campus
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Please note: An equivalent or higher combination of grades to that indicated above will also be accepted. GCSEs All applicants must hold a minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above to include English, Maths and Science. Access course Writtle University College welcomes applicants studying Access to HE Diploma courses. For more information please contact Admissions. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/APEL) Information about our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL/APEL) policy can be found on our Higher Education Regulations and Policies page.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://writtle.ac.uk/BSc-(Hons)-Health-and-Exercise-Psychology
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please visit our website for detailed fee information: https://writtle.ac.uk/Higher-Education-Course-Fees-2024-25
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT