Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference 2018: Developing health-enhancing physical activity modules for higher education

The focus of this three-year study was to develop validate and pilot five modules (levels 4-7). The needs analysis phase included responses from 660 students in HE from seven European countries; 14 interviewees and a focus group with experts. The design of the modules attempted to test cutting-edge interdisciplinary (Lyall Meagher Bandola and Kettle 2015) and case study (Herreid 2011) approaches to bridge the gap between research theory and practice. Students preferred interdisciplinary and case study approaches for module content and assessment; and teaching through group and class-based sessions and simulations internships and work-based learning.