B.Sc. Physical Activity Exercise and Health

University of Ulster

Bachelor's degree

In Coleraine

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  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coleraine (Northern Ireland)

The serious public health problems associated with obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes are well publicised. Physical inactivity is a contributory factor to 17 chronic disease conditions and the World Health Organisation (WHO) figures have shown that a lack of regular activity results in 3.2 million deaths worldwide, making it the fourth leading cause of global mortality.

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Coleraine (County Londonderry)
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University Of Ulster, BT52 1SA

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Public
  • Physiology

Course programme

Course Content

Level 4 Modules:

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Anatomy and Health Related Physiology
  • Introduction to Exercise and Physical Activity
  • Principles of Exercise Physiology
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
  • Health and Wellbeing in Modern Society

Level 5 Modules:

  • Psychological Perspectives on Exercise and Physical Activity
  • Introduction to Health Promotion
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Health and Fitness Instruction (QCF Level 2 Gym Instructors Qualification)
  • Quantitative Research Methods – Counting Society
  • Public Health: Individuals and Communities
  • Diploma in Professional Practice [Optional]

Level 6 Modules:

  • Physical Activity and Psychological Wellbeing
  • Epidemiology for Public Health
  • Research Project
  • Physical Activity Exercise and Health
  • Living with Long-term Health Conditions [Optional]
  • Nutrition for Disease Prevention [Optional]
  • Applied Sports Psychology Health and Exercise [Optional]
  • Sociology of Health and Exercise [Optional]

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B.Sc. Physical Activity Exercise and Health

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