Public Health Challenges

This contemporary module will engage you in three public health challenges that directly relate to the sport and exercise sciences and complement modules in psychology, nutrition, exercise prescription and assessing technologies. You will gain an awareness and understanding of health inequalities, identifying the need to get people active, discussing the challenges faced by people living with obesity, and ensuring our ageing population live better for longer.

Taught sessions will consist of interactive lectures and classroom-based workshops where you will be creative and develop key skills to discuss current and future public health initiatives. You will also enhance your ability to understand epidemiology and interpret statistics, whilst effectively presenting complex information using simple to understand statements - essential for successful public engagement and a valuable employability skill.

You will be assessed by creatively designing material to inform the public about particular health challenges and solutions, as well as developing your group presentation skills. Throughout the module, you will complete a weekly online test, which will direct you to find information from key public health sources.