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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sep 2027
3 Year
The Brunel Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices. You'll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level. You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, you'll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE. Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our: - state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories - world-class indoor athletics centre - international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities - large indoor netball hall - multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall - members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines - a weight-training area with free and fixed weights - grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches - outdoor tennis courts.
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Biomechanical principles underpinning human movement; measurement tools for movement and forces.
Transition into higher education; study skills and effective academic practices.
Approaches to promoting, delivering and measuring physical activity for health and wellbeing.
Foundational human anatomy and physiology in sport, health and exercise contexts.
Issues in PE teaching and coaching: history, pedagogy, inclusion, policy and physical literacy.
Key psychological concepts in sport and exercise such as anxiety, motivation and confidence.
Social phenomena associated with sport; social and management theories and political and cultural ideologies.
Different research models, quantitative and qualitative skills and formulating research questions for the final-year project.
Knowledge and skills expected in working environments; self-appraisal through a personal development plan.
Theories and concepts of physical activity for health and wellbeing across the life course.
Policy instruments and processes and how people engage with macro-level policy; inclusion and exclusion in PE, youth sport and sport development.
Using theory and research to evaluate social issues in sport; all phases of video production and creating a short film.
Physical literacy, effective learning environments and motivational climates supporting lifelong participation.
Multidisciplinary coaching and applying theory to individual performers' needs; performance analysis.
Professional development and employability; leadership and management skills and strong graduate applications.
Interdisciplinary analysis of physical activity, health and wellbeing; critical analysis of current policy and practice.
Individual original piece of academic work on a chosen topic in sport, health and exercise sciences.
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