Health and Physical Literacy

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<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The following details modules students will complete whist studying the BSc (Hons) Health and Physical Literacy degree:<br/><br/>Year 1<br/><br/>Professional Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing<br/>Introduction to Psychology<br/>Introduction to Human Physiological Systems<br/>The Practice of Coaching<br/>Introduction to Physical Literacy<br/>Analysis of Human Movement and Performance<br/>Individual Differences in Health, Sport and Exercise<br/>Fundamentals of Nutrition Science<br/><br/>Year 2<br/><br/>Optimising Health through Nutritional Strategies<br/>Enhancing Physical Capabilities through Physical Literacy<br/>Coaching and Leadership<br/>Developing Innovative and Inclusive Practice<br/>Research Skills in Sport, Health and Well-being<br/>Principles of Strength and Conditioning<br/>Physical Activity & Mental Health<br/>Work Placement<br/><br/>Year 3<br/><br/>Capstone Project<br/>Applied Coaching Science<br/>Pedagogical Approaches to Physical Literacy<br/>Philosophy of Physical Literacy<br/>Work Placement<br/>Teaching of Games for Sport (and Physical Literacy)<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>https://writtle.ac.uk/BSc-(Hons)-Health-and-Physical-Literacy