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Health, Sports & Psychology
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Exploring learning disabilities: supporting belonging
This course takes the real-life cases of a number of different people to explore what it is like to have the label ‘learning disability’. The course also considers how it feels to support someone with a learning disability, as a family member, a friend, an advocate or a paid worker. Through these human stories the course considers the ...
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The science of nutrition and healthy eating
Examine the science behind nutrition, covering aspects of biology, chemistry and physics as well as giving some insight into healthier eating. Reading food labels, choosing healthier foods, hydrating appropriately and understanding how we taste food will allow you to be more informed about the choices you make about the food you eat.
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Forensic psychology
In this free course, Forensic psychology, you will discover how psychology can help obtain evidence from eyewitnesses in police investigations and prevent miscarriages of justice.
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Children’s wellbeing and creativity
The course is based on selected content from the level 2 module KE207 Supporting children and young people’s wellbeing. The course will explain what wellbeing is and how creative activities may be used to support it with children and young people. Students will examine case examples related to dance, sport and art.
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Snooze you don’t lose. Caroline Heaney explores if sleep is the secret ingredient of World Cup success.
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What is it like to research death and loss?
Three members of the Centre for Open Thanatology share their insights, experiences and advice on death and loss.
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Social Work Hub
A collection of free courses and resources for personal and professional development for social work practitioners and students.
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Education & Development
Neurodiversity Hub
Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Applying Psychology to Work
Navigating work in a changing world with the power of psychology.