Exercise analytical, critical and problem solving skills in the context of the theories within the discipline, employ methods of enquiry, evaluate applications and interventions;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Employed teaching and learning methods actively encourage students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. In year one there is a focus on creating a knowledge base in students with a progressive shift towards critical evaluation of sources in years two and three. Students are frequently required to review aspects of both practice and theory.

Methods of Assessment

Essay, presentations, exam, dissertation.

Direct their own learning and thinking and developed the capacity to think independently and to collaborate within a critical community of learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Independent reading, dissertation, feedback on group and individual presentations.

Methods of Assessment

Essay, presentations, dissertation, lab report.

Develop research skills and engaged with information retrieval, small-scale research design, data collection and analysis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught sessions on study skills, taught research methods module, project work, individual and group presentations, dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Essay, presentation, dissertation, lab report.

Display the capacity to communicate information in an accessible and understandable manner through both the written and spoken word, to different audiences and for different purposes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught sessions on study skills, formal and informal feedback on submitted work, group and individual presentations.

Methods of Assessment

A range of written assignments including reports, e-newsletters, formal essays, dissertation. Oral presentations.

Observe and evaluate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical Lab work, practical sporting sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Lab report, practical session proforma.

Effectively use and develop skills in I.C.T.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Requirement to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, research data bases, Publisher, Audacity and Moviemaker.

Methods of Assessment

Requirement is embedded in specific assessments.

Reflect upon and manage career development.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Preparation for and completion of work placement.

Methods of Assessment

Submission of work placement assignment. Mock interviews.

Critically reflect and analyse.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Preparation for laboratory reports, lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework, self-reflection forms for practical teaching, essays and coursework.

Work collaboratively.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Group presentations, team teaching of practical elements, small group lab work, small group work to produce webinars, e-newsletters and peer teaches.

Methods of Assessment

Presentations, quality of team teach, production of valid lab data, production of webinars and e-newsletters.

Be an effective team leader.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Within selected elements of the practical studies strand of the degree students are allocated a leadership role in the organisation and delivery of some practical sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Quality of leadership demonstrated within the session (students receive tutor and peer feedback on the session delivered).

Successfully undertake research techniques and methodologies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Research methods module, lab based investigation, dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Written assignment, lab report, dissertation.

Submit bodies of knowledge to critical analysis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught sessions on completion of small scale literature review, small group discussions of research papers, completion of literature review for dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Written assignment, engagement in small scale discussions, submission of dissertation.

Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Production of and peer and tutor feedback on group and individual presentations.

Methods of Assessment

Production of presentations.

Understand the features and strategies which characterise health promotion and the range of approaches and methods adopted by health professionals.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations, examination.

Apply the principles of physical education and sports coaching in a practical context.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study, practicals.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations, examination, practicals.

Understand the multifaceted nature of health and wellbeing and provide health related advice in a practical setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, examination.

Apply principles of management in the context of health and physical activity and sport.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations, examination.

Understand and apply principles of psychology in a practical context.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations, examination.

Apply the principles of quality management in relation to customer service in health physical activity and sport.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations, examination.

Display knowledge and understanding of nutrition for health and sport.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study.

Methods of Assessment

Written coursework, presentations.

Plan, deliver and evaluate practical activity sessions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught sessions on planning and evaluation, practical teaching sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Practical sessions are assessed. Planning and evaluation are assessed through coursework.

Assess physical activity in individuals and populations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught and practical sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Specific coursework and examination.

Plan and evaluate physical activity interventions.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practical sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Practical sessions.

Demonstrate competence in a range of anthropometrical and physiological assessments.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Taught and practical sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Lab report, coursework, examination.

Plan, implement and evaluate, psychological interventions for health and sport.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Presentations, taught and practical sessions.

Methods of Assessment

Presentations, coursework and examination.

Plan and evaluate community based health and sport intervention.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework, examination.