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Study Details: MSc 2 Years Full-Time
Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities and is an essential requirement to physical activity, health and wellbeing across the life course.
Our MSc Physical Literacy combines theoretical, applied and practical sessions, giving you the opportunity for hands-on learning in our outstanding sports facilities.
Through the MSc Physical Literacy you will develop conceptual and applied knowledge, understanding and skills to deliver physical literacy learning in school, sport, exercise and health-related settings. You will explore areas such as the foundational concepts of physical literacy, its application in teaching and coaching and how it is assessed and researched.
Everything you learn will be informed by cutting edge research and policy evidence from academics working at the forefront of this area. You will develop skills in critical evaluation and data analysis, and graduate with key transferable research skills.
You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or upper second-class honours (2:1 or above) in a relevant physical education, sport coaching, exercise, or health-related discipline.
GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) is also required.
Recognition of Prior (and Experiential) Learning (RP(E)L): Professionally qualified and/or experienced candidates who do not meet the formal qualifications but who have a relevant 2:2 degree will also be considered but assessed individually.
If you accept a formal offer from Edge Hill University, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults’.
International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
This MSc programme comes at a critical time where there is a need in the employment market for practitioners and professionals to be enriched with appropriate expertise in the field, and to have the theoretical and practical skills to foster the development of physical literacy.
This MSc Physical Literacy degree enhances employability prospects for those looking to pursue careers as teachers, lead practitioners and coaches in key sectors such as schools and early years settings through physical education and school sport, and the Early Years Foundation Stage, respectively, as well as community and professional sport and other exercise or health-related sectors.
Compulsory modules:
Conceptual and Applied Basis of Physical Literacy
Teaching, Coaching, and Learning Towards Physical Literacy
Research Methods For Physical Literacy
Applied Research Project
Assessing Physical Literacy
Applied Placement
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