Course summary
We are pleased to confirm that Writtle University College and ARU (Anglia Ruskin University) have joined together as of 29 February 2024. Writtle’s full range of Higher and Further Education courses will continue to be delivered on site at the new ARU Writtle campus, enhanced by resources available at nearby ARU Chelmsford If you are starting your course in September 2024, your degree will be awarded by ARU. Find out more about ARU, including our recent Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, at www.aru.ac.uk Physical literacy (PL) represents the holistic development of people for lifelong health and well-being through physical activity. As a concept, therefore, it replaces traditional Physical Education, which provided more developmental and knowledge-based education, in addition to practical activity. The academic study of Health and Physical Literacy is designed to create better skilled practitioners and clinicians working in teaching, coaching, and health-related sectors. The following details modules students will complete whist studying the BSc (Hons) Health and Physical Literacy degree: Year 1 Professional Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Human Physiological Systems The Practice of Coaching Introduction to Physical Literacy Analysis of Human Movement and Performance Individual Differences in Health, Sport and Exercise Fundamentals of Nutrition Science Year 2 Optimising Health through Nutritional Strategies Enhancing Physical Capabilities through Physical Literacy Coaching and Leadership Developing Innovative and Inclusive Practice Research Skills in Sport, Health and Well-being Principles of Strength and Conditioning Physical Activity & Mental Health Work Placement Year 3 Capstone Project Applied Coaching Science Pedagogical Approaches to Physical Literacy Philosophy of Physical Literacy Work Placement Teaching of Games for Sport (and Physical Literacy) The BSc (Hons) Health and Physical Literacy degree would be an attractive and valuable degree for students interested in becoming a PE teacher, physio or occupational therapists, health coach or continuing their education at MSc level. https://writtle.ac.uk/BSc-(Hons)-Health-and-Physical-Literacy
How to apply
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.
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
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 | £13080 | Year 1 |
International | £13080 | 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
Provider information
ARU Writtle (formerly Writtle University College)
Writtle
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