4B039E - Fundamentals of PE, Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B039E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Fundamentals of PE, Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Stuart Jarvis | ||
| Module Team: | Tony Wallis, Chris Emsley | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
Develop a strong understanding of physical literacy and its importance for lifelong physical activity and wellbeing.
Apply fundamental movement principles and health promotion strategies through practical, creative resource design aligned with UK PE curriculum.
Build confidence in delivering inclusive, safe, and engaging PE experiences while developing transferable skills in digital literacy, collaboration, and innovation for future careers in education and health.
Content Summary
Are you passionate about inspiring active, healthy lifestyles in young people? This module equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make a real difference. You’ll explore the principles and practices of Physical Education (PE), health, and wellbeing in schools and communities, building a strong foundation for careers in teaching, sport development, and health promotion.
The module combines theory with hands-on experience, covering physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, inclusive pedagogy, safeguarding, and wellbeing interventions—all aligned with the UK National Curriculum for PE and professional standards from AfPE and CIMSPA. Through practical workshops and challenge-based tasks, you’ll design age-appropriate PE resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils, create wellbeing campaigns, and develop strategies to overcome barriers to participation.
Distinctive features include teaching simulations, digital resource creation, and collaborative projects that mirror real-world practice. You’ll also gain transferable skills in leadership, communication, and digital literacy—highly valued by employers. Supported by formative feedback and authentic assessment, this module prepares you to meet contemporary challenges in education and health, equipping you to become a confident, innovative professional who can inspire lifelong physical activity and wellbeing.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided study | 150 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 40 |
| Seminar | 14 |
| Problem/Challenge-based Learning | 16 |
| Formative Assessment | 20 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain and apply key concepts of physical literacy, health, and wellbeing within educational contexts. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate and critically reflect on fundamental movement skills in planning inclusive PE lessons |
| LO3 | Analyse and evaluate the impact of physical activity on cognitive, social, and emotional development. |
| LO4 | Design and present an innovative, age-appropriate PE and wellbeing resource for KS1/KS2 pupils, incorporating safeguarding and digital tools. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project | Project online, 3000 Words (or equivalent in poster/booklet/video format) | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Project | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |