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University of Bedfordshire: Behaviour Change and Health
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
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| Department | School of Sport Science and Physical Activity |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This innovative course brings together the fields of behaviour change and health, opening up a host of career options where you can apply your expertise to promote health, modify behaviour and engender real change. Aligned with current public health policy, the course equips you to apply behavioural, social and sport sciences systematically to design, implement and evaluate impactful health interventions. Through placements and research project units, you gain practical skills and forge invaluable connections with a range of relevant organisations, researchers and clinicians.
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master's level Postgraduate diploma – 120 credits at Master's level
If you would like more information, please contact: Dr. Julia Fruer at julia.fruer@beds.ac.uk Professor Angel Chater at angel.chater@beds.ac.uk
Course accreditation / industry endorsement We increase the employability of our graduates by being a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Facilities and specialist equipment - BASES-accredited laboratories including molecular and cellular labs and a biomechanics lab with 3D camera system
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Community exercise clinic
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Human Performance Centre with environmental heat chamber
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Sports therapy and rehabilitation centre
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Virtual-reality resource centre
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Strength and conditioning suite
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Nutrition research kitchen
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Equipment includes industry-leading equipment such as Woodway and h/p/cosmos® treadmills; hydrostatic weighing tank; echocardiogram machines; breath-by-breath gas analysers; blood analysers; 3D high-speed motion-capture camera system; and a range of force plates
Industry links We are official education partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations in the region, giving you opportunities to improve your employability through work placements. In addition, there are opportunities to develop personal and professional networks through our links with Sport England, governing bodies, active partnerships and health-industry experts. We also host a hub of the Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences.
Your student experience Learn from a highly experienced academic team of behavioural scientists, exercise practitioners, nutritionists, physiologists, health psychologists and more, including internationally recognised behaviour change expert, Professor Angel Chater. At our on-campus community exercise clinic, work with people experiencing conditions that impact their quality of life including cancer palliative care, stroke rehabilitation, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health concerns and older age. Access our Human Performance Centre, which helps train professional athletes and sports people including Team GB and junior Formula 1 racing driver, Frederik Vesti; the heat chamber is regularly used to acclimatise athletes taking on competitions and marathons in places with high temperatures. Take up external placements at a range of relevant organisations within sport and health, putting knowledge into practice in the real world. Develop personal and professional networks through our links with Sport England, governing bodies, policy partners, relevant associations, active partnerships and health-industry experts. Our academics offer supervision in a range of topics for your final major research project, which includes working in real-world environments such as with Premier League football clubs; the Football Association (FA); rugby clubs; elite athletes; integrated care services; occupational health; the police and fire services; the NHS; public health; cardiac rehabilitation; and government bodies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent or have a 2:2 Honours degree in a related discipline such as: biological science, sport and exercise science, psychology/ health psychology or health science based from a recognised higher education institution. Students from the European Union and International Students: To apply for a place on the course students need to have met the above requirements and have the required English qualification. Please check English language requirements at: www.beds.ac..uk/english-language. |
| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This innovative, highly topical course brings together the fields of behaviour change and health, opening a host of career options where you can apply your expertise to promote health, modify behaviour and engender real change. Aligned with current public health policy, the course equips you to understand not only ‘what works’ (for example, physical activity interventions for cardiometabolic health) but, importantly, how to apply this understanding to support people to make real life changes using behavioural science methodologies and tools for lifelong impact to health.
Course accreditation We increase the employability of our graduates by being a Higher Education Partner of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Facilities and specialist equipment Laboratories accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) including molecular and cellular labs and a biomechanics lab with 3D camera system Community exercise clinic Human Performance Centre with environmental heat chamber Sports therapy and rehabilitation centre Virtual-reality resource centre Strength and conditioning suite Nutrition research kitchen Equipment includes industry-leading equipment such as Woodway and h/p/cosmos® treadmills; hydrostatic weighing tank; echocardiogram machines; breath-by-breath gas analysers; blood analysers; 3D high-speed motion-capture camera system; and a range of force plates
Industry links We are official education partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC as well as other sporting organisations in the region, giving you opportunities to improve your employability through work placements.
Your student experience Learn from a highly experienced academic team of behavioural scientists, exercise practitioners, nutritionists, physiologists, health psychologists and more, including internationally recognised behaviour change expert, Professor Angel Chater. At our on-campus community exercise clinic, work with people experiencing conditions that impact their quality of life including cancer palliative care, stroke rehabilitation, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, mental health concerns and older age. Access our Human Performance Centre, which helps train professional athletes and sports people including Team GB and junior Formula 1 racing driver, Frederik Vesti; the heat chamber is regularly used to acclimatise athletes taking on competitions and marathons in places with high temperatures. Take up external placements at a range of relevant organisations within sport and health, including local and national cardiac rehab services; community cardiac groups; community exercise programmes; county council and public health departments; related charities; and sports teams. Develop personal and professional networks through our links with Sport England, governing bodies, policy partners, relevant associations, active partnerships and health-industry experts. Our academics offer supervision in a range of topics for your final major research project, which includes working in real-world environments such as with Premier League football clubs; the Football Association (FA); rugby clubs; elite athletes; integrated care services; occupational health; the police and fire services; the NHS; public health; cardiac rehabilitation; and government bodies.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The overall aim of the course is to provide an intellectually challenging and engaging learning environment to develop an advanced critical understanding of behaviour change within a public health context to prevent or treat disease. Emphasis will also be placed on the application of knowledge to various population groups and settings and will be reinforced by learning and critical appraisal in the context of example case studies, and current health strategies. Students will also become more aware of the limits of their own competence and various professional boundaries within the behaviour change and public health domain. Specifically, the course aims are to prepare you to: - Understand and apply advanced knowledge fundamental to the analyses of behaviour change in human health, physical activity and health psychology
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Solve problems by the application of appropriate tools and techniques
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Research, critically evaluate, summarise and communicate information
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Work effectively in teams or individually using appropriate professional standards of conduct and behaviour
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Problem-solve and adapt health-related assessment techniques and recommendations to suit different populations, settings, and individuals
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Become a self-regulated learner, using an awareness of opportunities for careers or further study in the setting and monitoring of personal objectives
Intermediate qualifications available: Postgraduate certificate – 60 credits at Master's level
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Bedford Campus Polhill Avenue Bedford MK41 9EA |
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