Health, Sports & Psychology
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.
Health, Sports & Psychology
How places affect well-being
This free course looks at how where people live affects their well-being. This includes the kind of neighbourhood people live in, how places are organised and run, as well as the detail of the layout of buildings. You will learn about some of the ways that psychologists explain the links between places and well-being. This includes some of the ...
Money & Business
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
This course explains how leadership changes in accordance to the needs of the turbulent environments that we experience. You will explore the leadership challenges that can affect leadership effectiveness and will seek ways to successfully face these challenges.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Extreme endurance performances – who, what and why?
What do we mean by ‘extreme endurance performance’ and why are increasingly higher numbers of people attracted to these events? What is it about extreme feats of physical activity that motivate people to participate in them, and where is the limit to what the human body is capable of achieving? This course examines the subject from ...
Health, Sports & Psychology
Exploring critical social work practice
What does it mean to be a critical social worker and how can adopting a critical approach improve outcomes for people that use services? This free course, Exploring critical social work practice will support you to question assumptions and navigate complexity as a critical social worker. Through practice scenarios and reflective activities, you ...
Money & Business
Entrepreneurship – from ideas to reality
Turn your business ideas into reality with this free course on entrepreneurship. Explore practical steps for starting and growing a business, from developing ideas and choosing a business model to funding, location, and assessing your own skills and risk approach — all illustrated with real-life case studies.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Training for speed and power in sport and fitness
This course explains the physiological principles that underpin speed and power, and how to apply a range of training techniques in practice.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Effective writing in professional social work practice
This course will develop your understanding of the different ways that writing forms an integrated part of professional practice in the UK. People are at the centre of writing in social work practice, and the course will explore the importance of language and analysis. It is through writing that social workers communicate, provide detailed ...
Money & Business
Working in teams
This course will help you consider your experience of working in teams and the different roles you play in them. It will increase your confidence in marketing this key skill to employers as well improve your ability to perform well in teams you are currently part of.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
This course will improve knowledge and understanding for anyone working with neurodivergent athletes in sport and exercise settings or with an interest in coaching neurodiverse athletes. Within the sport and exercise sector this may include those in coaching roles, as well as fitness instructors, personal trainers and wider exercise ...
Science, Maths & Technology
The gut microbiome: balancing the body
This free course introduces the composition and functions of the human gut microbiome and explores how the gut microbiome interacts with different parts of the body. It explores how the gut microbiome can be altered by factors related to the human host (such as genetics, age, and the menopause) and through lifestyle factors (such as diet, ...
Science, Maths & Technology
Understanding dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. It is often linked to reading and writing challenges, but also gives rise to strengths like creativity and problem-solving. Each individual experiences dyslexia differently. Despite its prevalence, it remains under-recognised globally. With proper understanding and ...