BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health at University of East Anglia

Empower people and change lives with our dynamic BSc Physical Activity and Health. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to drive meaningful change and help create a healthier, more active world. You’ll build a strong foundation in physical education, psychology, and health while studying the human body and wellbeing.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Education and Lifelong Learning  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One We operate a common suite of year one modules across our Physical Education, Sport and Health (PESH) courses, which means you’ll have the flexibility to transfer to one of the following courses after year one if you choose: BSc Physical Education, Sport, and Health BSc Physical Education BSc Sports Development In your first year, you’ll explore the fundamental principles of physical education, sport and health. Compulsory modules by year: Year 2: Psychology of Physical Activity and Health, Science of Physical Activity. Year 3: Health, Wellbeing and Physical Activity Promotion.

Career pathways

With a BSc in Physical Activity and Health, you could launch a career as a: Health Promotion Officer: Lead programmes that support community physical activity, wellbeing, and public health improvement Active Partnership Coordinator: Coordinate initiatives that increase participation in sport and physical activity across communities and regions Social Prescriber: Promote healthy lifestyles and help prevent illness through physical activity and wellbeing support Care Support Practitioner: Design and deliver physical activity and wellbeing programmes in residential, community, or specialist care settings Postgraduate Student: Progress into Education, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Sports Science, or Social Work

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