Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences
Entry requirements
A level
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a relevant discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
Access to HE Diploma
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a relevant discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English, Maths and Science/Biology are required at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a relevant discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
Scottish Higher
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a relevant discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
UCAS Tariff
Typically attained through one of the following; BTEC or GCE Advanced provision in Sport; Sport/Health related advanced Apprenticeship; NVQ 3 or Access Course. All students complete an Interview. A typical offer will include a relevant discipline, applicants will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the subject.
About this course
Two year full time foundation degree in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, delivered at Worthing College. Opportunity to progress to BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Chichester. This course equips individuals with the scientific knowledge relevant to the health and fitness industry as well as the necessary professional qualifications and skills. It is principally aimed at individuals who wish to enter the health and fitness industry. It is delivered through a modular mode of study blending traditional methods of teaching and learning with aspects of work-based learning to ensure that individuals can draw on the work-based responsibilities that they undertake in each academic year.
University of Chichester has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award. Find out more about the TEF.
Modules
Subjects studied include:
Biomechanics -This module aims to introduce the basic concepts of biomechanics as they relate to human movement and performance in sport and exercise. Students are shown how the basic physical principles underpin performance in sport and exercise, and how such principles can be practically investigated. Practical work considers the general principles of biomechanics related to the successful execution of sports techniques and introduces experimental methodology, data analysis, and statistical analysis for practical analysis of technique.
Exercise and Health - Modern perspectives of exercise, fitness and health have drawn on the need to understand the impact of sedentary lifestyles and the prevalence of chronic health conditions in light of societal trends. The aim of this module is to recognise the importance of physical activity and exercise on the overall health of both the individual and in the broader context of the population. Critical awareness will be drawn towards the dose-response relationship between physical activity, morbidity and mortality.
Interpersonal and Professional Skills - Modern perspectives of exercise, fitness and health have drawn on the need to understand the impact of sedentary lifestyles and the prevalence of chronic health conditions in light of societal trends. The aim of this module is to recognise the importance of physical activity and exercise on the overall health of both the individual and in the broader context of the population. Critical awareness will be drawn towards the dose-response relationship between physical activity, morbidity and mortality.
Physiology of Exercise and Health - This module aims to develop an understanding of the structure and biological organisation of skeletal muscle and the nervous system within the context of sport, health and exercise. Control of skeletal muscle at the chemical, cellular, and tissue level; and the metabolic processes fuelling muscle contraction will be examined. Particular emphasis will be placed on the requirements of high intensity performance, and the subsequent responses.
Sport and Execise Psychology - Sport and exercise contexts provide a fascinating and complex opportunity to investigate elements of the psychology of human behaviour. The impact of social psychological factors on the participation in and performance of sport and exercise behaviour is critical for both coaches and performers to understand. Theoretical perspectives and research findings from a number of current areas within the field will provide students with guidance on how behaviour can be shaped in both sporting and physical activity settings. The module content will include material selected from the following: introduction to key concepts in the Psychology of Sport and Exercise situations including motivation for achievement and participation, individual difference characteristics of elite performers, group cohesion and leadership.
Research Methods - This module will introduce students to the basic principles and techniques of the research process and form the basis of supporting research in the context of exercise and health science and modules throughout this programme. It aims to introduce students to the philosophies that underpin different forms of research and also to basic techniques of qualitative and quantitative analysis. Completion of this module will enable students to acquire the research skills that underpin the development of their critical thinking. This module will initially focus on why research is valuable within the area of exercise and health.
Further details of other modules can be found at the College website; https://www.worthing.ac.uk/sport-exercise-health-science.
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