Foundation Degree in Sport Health and Physical Activity

Foundation Degree in Sport, Health & Physical Activity
UCAS code: C600
The Programme
The course includes strong sports, health and fitness components. As well as containing scientific aspects of sports performance, the programme also uses scientific approaches to address health problems and to help prevent life threatening conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease and diabetes.
The Programme Content
The course modules are constructed around the main scientific disciplines which underpin sports performance and health maintenance, as well as providing an insight into historical and organisational perspectives. The assessed work allows you to specialise in areas which are of particular interest to you and you will develop an array of academic, practical and inter-personal skills. You will be required to undertake a substantial work placement project in an aspect of the industry of your choice, and as a result of this and other industry related tasks, you will come into contact with and work with local employers.
Modules include Human Performance in Sports, Sports Coaching, Health and Fitness Principles, Weight Management, Current Health Issues, Exercise Prescription, Health and Activity for Young People, Psychology of Health, and Special Populations.
Module Descriptions
The Human Performance in Sports and Health and Fitness Principles modules provide the fundamental scientific knowledge required in order to understand how sports performance and fitness improvements can be achieved.
The Sports Coaching, Exercise Prescription and Special Populations modules enable you to work with clients in order to formulate suitable activity programmes and organise activity sessions.
The Weight Management, Current Health Issues and Health Promotion modules are concerned with understanding the prevailing health status of the nation and of the region, and developing strategies to prevent or assuage some of the most common conditions.
Entry Requirements
Mode of Study
Full time over two years.
Part time over three years.
Timetabled Days
The attendance requirement for the full time programme is three days per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), which maximises your opportunities to remain in employment. You will attend lectures, seminars, workshops, off site visits and take part in practical activities. You will also undertake personal research projects.
Costs
Students are expected to provide their own stationery materials, and it is advisable to purchase key texts as these will be useful throughout the programme and beyond. There will also be a small fee charged for contribution towards photocopying.
It is intended that the opportunity to study for additional qualifications will be provided, and in these cases students will have to pay course and examination fees.
Progression Careers
Successful students may elect to spend one further year at one of our partner University Colleges in order to obtain a Bachelor's Degree.
Career avenues which will be open to you are; Fitness Instructor, Coach, Health Consultant, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Teacher/Lecturer, Health Promotion Officer, Sports Development Officer and Youth Worker. Most of these will require you to progress from the Foundation Degree and undertake further study.