Physical Activity and Health

Alison Chapman

Special Education Teacher at Al Karamah School, Abu Dhabi

“My degree has been massively helpful. I wouldn’t have got the job without it. I work at a school for pupils with autism. It’s an American school but it’s for local children in Abu Dhabi. The children have varying levels of autism. I work in the PE department, doing gym with them and I love it. It’s an amazing job, and it’s quite a new school so it’s very up-to-date - the facilities are incredible. “

Physical Activity and Health draws on the core disciplines of physiology, psychology and sociology, so you learn about the effects of physical activity and inactivity on individual health, the needs of general and special (e.g. pregnancy, obesity and type 2 diabetes) populations. You also find out how to incorporate and increase physical activity and health at the individual, community and population level.

It also includes areas such as public health policy and health promotion that teach you how to design, develop, implement and assess physical activity interventions – a crucial part of improving the health and wellbeing of the general population. For the first two years, you would take Sport and Exercise as a foundation. After that, you can specialise or carry on studying this pathway. The degrees in this portfolio include: • BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and

Health • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise

Science • BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching • BSc (Hons) Strength and

Conditioning If you’re joining us from college, you can often join in Year 3, meaning you can choose your specialism from the get-go.

BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health

All teaching on this programme is underpinned by research, and there’s a strong emphasis on links with industry, including opportunities for placements and internships.

This gives you the chance to work and network within various sports industries and work towards enhancing your employability.

MODULES

Year 3

Public Health and Physical Activity Health Related Fitness Assessment and Programming Physiology of Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases Physical Activity and Health Promotion Research Methods Option module*

CAREER PATHS

• Active School

Co-ordinator • Health Promotion

Worker • Lifestyle Analyst • Physical Activity

Co-ordinator

UCAS CODE C600

DURATION: 4 years (full time)

Year 4

Sport Research Project Physical Activity for Special Populations Lifestyle Management Option modules

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

*An option module is a module related to the main subject area. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Entry to year 1 or 2 of this programme is through the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise programme (see page 182), which will allow you to progress to this programme at the end of Year 2.

FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/C600paah