BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport with Foundation Year

Module: 4SR045

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will explore the role of teacher and learner within aesthetic activities. Learner experiences will represent an opportunity to develop subject-knowledge and develop teaching experiences which support rich and inclusive learning experiences. Pedagogical strategies intertwined with the delivery of aesthetic activities and the experience as a learner will form the basis of this module.

Module: 4SR034

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will explore sport as subject-matter for Physical Education, identifying different possibilities for learning across psychomotor, cognitive-reflective, affective and socio-motor domains. Skillfulness will become a core conceptual element of investigation. You will look to explore the contextual elements of skillfulness through the interaction of people and unfolding environments. You will work towards designing a learning activity in which they are able to identify the elements of skillfulness which this activity aims to challenge and develop.

Module: 3SR006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will enable to you develop your understanding of how lifestyle factors affect exercise and health behaviour. You will explore the role of exercise and sedentary behaviour in the maintenance of health and wellbeing, and the prevention of a large number of diseases, including coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity. You will investigate the relationship between physical, social and mental/emotional health, and identify strategies for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing

Module: 3SR005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module you will explore and debate a range of current issues related to sport and physical activity. In this engaging module you will investigate fascinating questions within topics such as influences on human performance and health, coaching and teaching practice, sport media and marketing. You will undertake and investigation on one current issue that you will select from a range of options.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 4SR056

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will identify your current knowledge, experience and interests in a selected area of study and create an action plan to support your progression into Higher Education. You will describe how your previous experiences have provided a platform for you to study sport at university. This will provide a basis to create and develop an action plan for your first year of study. In doing so, you will develop your ability to retrieve information and improve your communication skills.

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 4SR042

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will explore sports as subject-matter for learning in Physical Education and School Sport. This will help you improve your knowledge and understanding of sports. You will examine how practices of sport may used to develop performative notions of knowledge through skillfulness and the potential impact of such notions.

Module: 4SR041

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will encourage you to consider career aspirations and the journey towards such goals. You will explore what it means to be employable within various educational and sporting settings. As you research and appreciate what employers value, you will identify employability skills and processes related to your career goals. This will include supporting the use of transferable skills for Physical Education and the sport and physical activity industry as you develop an action plan that will enable you to achieve your professional development and career goals.

Module: 4SR037

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

Students will explore the anatomy of teaching styles and the relationship between teacher and learner decision making.

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 5SR037

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

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