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Introduction
At a time of increasing concerns about physical activity and health, the MA Physical Education, Sport and Physical Literacy programme explores the issues around physical activity and how to support the development of physical literacy from early childhood, through to later life in the home, school and community.
The modules in the programme will help you to develop an understanding of how we can increase participation in physical activity and how we develop physical competence and motivation at all levels. The programme explores a personal philosophy in relation to physical education, sport and physical literacy. You will study how to lead and manage areas of work in relation to the development of health and wellbeing and how to conduct research. You will also examine and evaluates how work in the field has an impact on pupil outcomes and physical activity levels and how to develop this.
This programme is the only one of its kind in the UK and is supported by the Wales Institute for Physical Literacy. The programme is designed to be flexible to relate to the broad range of different contexts which all contribute to the development of physical literacy. The team of tutors that contribute to the programme are experts in the field.
There is an option to apply for the Wales Institute for Physical Literacy Bursary for the value of full Dissertation fees.
Why choose this course?
• Flexible postgraduate opportunities throughout Wales
• Part-time mode of study
• Part-time over four years
• Weekend delivery supported by Moodle
• Accessible locations in South and North Wales
• Modules to suit students' professional practice and needs
• Taught or research-based study options
• International exchange opportunities
Overview
In a time of increasing interest in health and well-being, this programme is designed to enable practitioners to understand how they can contribute to this important agenda. The modules explore how physical competence is related to life-long physical activity and holistic well-being. Beginning in early childhood, students study how physical competence develops, can progress and refined into adulthood and maintained into old age. Links between physical competence, self-esteem and mental health are considered in light of the philosophical underpinnings of physical literacy.
Theories of motivation in physical activity are explored and applied to physical education and sport contexts. All of the studies on the programme is contextualised in the broader field of physical literacy. Students can consider their own personal philosophies and how they can support physical literacy in physical education, sport, community and leisure contexts.
The programme is the only one of its kind in the UK and attracts students from all over Wales, the UK, Europe and North America.
The modules in the programme develop an understanding of how we can increase participation in physical activity, how we develop physical competence and motivation at all levels. The programme explores a personal philosophy in relation to physical education, sport and health. It studies how to lead and manage areas of work in relation to the development of health and wellbeing and how to conduct research. It examines and evaluates how work in the field has an impact, and how to increase this.
The programme is modular and has three named awards.
• Postgraduate Certificate – 2 taught modules (60 credits)
• Postgraduate Diploma – 4 taught modules (120 credits)
• MA Physical Education, Sport and Physical Literacy – 4 taught modules + dissertation (180 credits)
Students study the dissertation module after completing the postgraduate diploma.
Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy is a concept that recognises the importance of physicality as part of human nature. As such, it values movement in a range of activities and environments throughout life.
All modules in the programme are underpinned by developing an understanding of physical literacy. Students are encouraged to consider how they can contribute to developing and supporting physical literacy in a range of contexts, whether they are a teacher, coach, parent or volunteer. The modules all study aspects of how we can all contribute to physical literacy and support health and well being.
Modules
Part I:
PGCert, PGDip and MA
• Developing and Supporting Physical Competence (30 credits; core)
• Master’s Internship in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (30 credits; optional)
• Master’s International Study (60 credits; optional)
• Motivation and Physical Activity (30 credits; core)
• Physical Literacy, Physical Education and Sport – Philosophy, Policy and Curriculum (30 credits; core)
• Research Methods in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (30 credits; core).
Part II:
MA
• Master’s Dissertation in Health, Outdoor Education and Physical Literacy (60 credits; core).
Entry Criteria
Entry requirements for the programmes are dependent on the background of the individual applicants, and consideration is given to professional experience, prior educational awards, written and verbal communication skills and career aspirations. Applicants must be interviewed to be accepted on the programme.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Assessments are varied to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a variety of ways. These include seminar papers and presentations, sssays, video analysis and oral lab exam, reflective journal and blogging.
Career Opportunities
Typically, holders of the qualification will be able to:
• Deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
• Continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
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