BSc (Hons) Health Exercise and Physical Activity

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Best in the South West for employability

UCP Marjon gets top marks for employability

UCP Marjon outperformed all other South West institutions with over 93% of its graduates either in employment or continuing in higher education. In addition to other South West universities, this percentage also means that UCP Marjon are in the top 20 institutions throughout England for graduate employability.

170 Years of experience

170 Years of Experience

We have been training teachers since 1840 and recently received the highest grade of 'oustanding' after an inspection from Ofsted.

Introduction

This innovative degree programme applies principles of health, fitness and nutrition to enhancing the human condition and physical performance. You will gain accreditation by the industries’ professional body (REPS), and will be recognised as an ‘Exercise professional’ upon completion. Other courses such as advanced gym instruction, Pilates, aqua aerobics,exercise to music and emergency first aid are all integrated into the curriculum.

Course Code / Duration

UCAS Code

Single Honours ( CB69)

Duration

3 years full time. Part time available.

Optional Pathways

Our Single Honour degrees offer optional pathways, which means you can tailor your degree in accordance with your career goals. The optional pathways available for this course are

Entry Requirements

Our typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A levels/AS levels/BTEC is 220 points including an A-level or equivalent pass in either:

PE/Sports Studies or
Mathematics or
Science (not necessary for BTEC applicants)
and another A-level or equivalent. Other similar qualifications maybe considered on an individual basis
A CRB check and ISA registration are also required

Module Information

Year 1
Year 1 is designed to increase your knowledge, skillsand understanding in exercise and health physiology,nutrition and psychology. Socially constructed stereotypes of the human body are also examined.‘Applied Practice in Health and Exercise’ provides an opportunity for you to attain a fitness industry level 2 award in gym instruction, aqua aerobics or exercise to music. Health screening, fitness testing and assessment of body composition are also introduced.

Year 2
Year 2 develops theoretical and practical skills in strength and conditioning, weight management,research methods and exercise programming. You will work with clients in order to develop and deliver personalised nutrition, sport, and exercise programmes.Year 2 continues your progress towards the level 3 advanced fitness instructor qualification and provides an opportunity for you to select a specialist pathway.

Year 3
We encourage you to direct your own degree through dissertation and placement modules. Specialist areas include ‘Exercise Prescription’, ‘Physical Education’,‘Leadership Training’ ‘Holistic Approaches to Healthy Living’ and ‘Advanced Strength and Conditioning’. You will work with clients including referred patients to practise your professional and interpersonal skills. Our course conference invites specialist speakers to lecture on reflexology, Pilates, aromatherapy, hypnotherapyand low back pain to stimulate some exciting debate!

Fees and Funding

Undergraduate Funding

Course Tutors

Saul Bloxham

Career Opportunities

Because of extra funding committed by the Government, the programme will provide diverse careers in the health and fitness industry, NHS trainers, personal training, physical education (via PGCE), the NHS, Local Government physical activity and health promotion, armed forces PTI instruction and postgraduate study.

Additional Information

Recently staff have secured NHS funding to expand the low back exercise referral programme. Students are encouraged to use this experience to inform assignments, dissertations and research. Students are also encouraged to contribute to the programme’songoing research project into the health benefits of the Nintendo Wii. Fieldwork and Placements. Each year of the degree programme you will have placement opportunities that take place in a variety of providers across the city.

Additional Short Courses
The Health, Exercise and Physical Activity programme is accredited by the ‘Register of Exercise Professionals’ which means you get industry qualifications built into the degree’s curriculum saving you money. UCP Marjon is also a Ist4sport and Sportscoach UK Premier Site enabling you to gain accredited sports related qualifications