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Exercise, Health and Fitness

University Centre St Helens

UCAS Code: C610 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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A level

C,D,D

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D:15,M:0,P:30

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80

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

This Foundation Degree covers a diverse range of topics that influence health, fitness and wellbeing. It examines the effects physical activity and exercise has on health outcomes and it also explores other determinants of health such as the role of nutrition, psychological factors, and wider environmental influences.

Strategies that can be used to shape positive behaviour change will be detailed and the degree will teach you how to effectively prescribe exercise to improve fitness and to manage health and wellbeing.

You will study a range of modules alongside additional qualifications in fitness instructing and personal training that will enhance your career opportunities within the industry.

Modules

Year 1: Anatomy for Exercise, Health-Related Fitness, Introduction to Research Methods, Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Public Health and Promotion, Fitness Instruction and Exercise Prescription.

Year 2: Nutrition for Health and Exercise, Role of the Personal Trainer, Further Research Methods, Health and Exercise Psychology, Health Perspectives and Physical Activity Interventions, Employability Skills for Exercise.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods include practical assessments, case studies, poster presentations, job application skills, mock interviews, work placements, reflective writing, personal development planning, exams, written assignments and a research seminar/conference presentation.

Tuition fees

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£7,995
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Northern Ireland
£7,995
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Scotland
£7,995
per year
Wales
£7,995
per year

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University Centre St Helens

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