Health, Exercise and Physical Activity
Offers an opportunity to gain both a BSc Hons degree and added vocational qualifications. The vocational qualifications (Register for Exercise Professionals, REPs) are recognised by employers in the health and fitness area.
Please note that all the course information on these pages is for the 2013/14 intake
Health, Exercise and Physical Activity
(Two pathways : Community and Clinical Exercise Science)
UCAS Codes: Single Honours - B900 • Joint Honours - see Joint Honours Subjects page
The programme offers two pathways i.e. Community and Clinical Exercise Science. The Community pathway focuses on health and exercise promotion in community settings. The Clinical pathway will focus both on assessment and application of health and exercise promotion for people who have chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Both pathways provide opportunity for work placement modules.
Community pathway (Joint and Single Honours)
Explores in depth issues relating to health promotion through lifestyle and behavioural changes, distinguishing it from more traditional sport science courses which focus on performance.
The Community pathway has integrated an external qualification into year 1 of the degree. Students who successfully complete the relevant assessments will obtain the Level 5 Gym Instructor qualification endorsed by REPs (Register for Exercise Professionals). This qualification is recognised by the fitness industry nationwide. Additionally students are prepared, and given the option to undertake the City and Guilds Health Trainer Award examination (Level 5). REPs categories of Ante-Post Natal and Older Adults may be obtained after year 3 of degree study.
Clinical Exercise Science pathway (Single Honours only)
Explores scientific research relating to exercise testing and prescription for health and specific controlled conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In addition the programme will develop the students understanding of how the referral system works in healthcare in the UK. The Single Honours pathway has integrated external qualifications into years 1, 2 and 3 of the degree. Students will have the opportunity to acquire the following REPs qualifications:
- REPs Level 5 with the category of Gym-Based Exercise (after year 1)
- REPs Level 3 with the category of Personal Training (after year 2)
- REPs Level 6 with the category of Exercise Referral (after year 3)
- REPs categories of Ante-Post Natal and Older Adults (after year 3)
