Health & Exercise Psychology
Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points, to include one GCE A level grade C or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Total (IB) Diploma point score of 24 or more
96 UCAS tariff points, to include 3 x B
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About this course
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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
New for 2023, Writtle University College are pleased to launch the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Psychology.
Health and Exercise Psychology is a division of Sport and Exercise Science that has seen huge growth in the last decade. The BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Psychology degree provides students with more contemporary ideas, attitudes and concepts related to health, exercise, and well-being.
The declining levels of physical activity and concomitant increase in obesity and other health conditions relating to poor lifestyle behaviours highlights the need for the development of a broader comprehension and relevant skillset to impact the health and well-being of individuals in modern society. This includes the mental health of young people, where research continues to illustrate that there is a correlation between physical competence, levels of engagement with physical activity, and mental health.
The programme is an ideal direction for students wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding in the broad contextual areas of Health and Exercise, and specifically the impact of psychology on multiple associated behavioural factors.
It is also ideal for students looking to work in elite sport, support athlete development and inform the decision-making process, as well as in the identification and recruitment of athletes for high profile sports teams, national sports organisations, and international governing bodies.
**Course Modules**
The following titles are the modules you will complete whist studying the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Psychology degree:
- **Year 1:** Professional Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing / Introduction to Psychology / Introduction to Human Physiological Systems / The Practice of Coaching / Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Neuropsychology / Exercise, Health and (Outdoor) Lifestyle/Activity / Individual Differences in Health and Exercise / Fundamentals of Nutrition
- **Year 2**: Enhancing Physical Capabilities through Physical Literacy / Physical Activity and Mental Health / Coaching and Leadership / Developing Innovative and Inclusive Practice / Research Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing / Behavioural Change for Health and Wellbeing / Skilled Performance under Pressure / The Coach-athlete Relationship in Sport and Exercise
- **Year 3**: Capstone Project / Applied Coaching Science / Group Dynamics in Sport and Exercise / Research Developments in Health & Exercise Psychology / The Practice of Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Modules
Year 1
Professional Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Human Physiological Systems
The Practice of Coaching
Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
Exercise, Health and (outdoor) Lifestyle/Activity
Individual Differences in Health and Exercise
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Year 2
Enhancing Physical Capabilities through Physical Literacy
Physical Activity and Mental Health
Coaching and Leadership
Developing Innovative and Inclusive Practice
Research Skills in Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Behavioural Change for Health and Wellbeing
Skilled Performance under Pressure
The Coach-athlete Relationship in Sport and Exercise
Year 3
Capstone Project
Applied Coaching Science
Group Dynamics in Sport and Exercise
Research Developments in Health & Exercise Psychology
The Practice of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment methods
This course provides a mix of assessment methods including.
Practical assessments - both in small groups and individually
Practical portfolios
Presentations - both individually and in small groups
Reflective logbooks
Case studies
Critiques of literature
Written assessments
Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions
Reports
Peer and tutor observations
Capstone Project
Tuition fees
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ARU Writtle (formally Writtle University College)
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