Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health - Foundation Degree

Course Code: TH1HE172
UCAS Code: CC69

Next available course:

Start Date	Location	Duration
09/09/2019	University Centre	2 Years	Apply

Qualification Obtained

FdSc in Physical Activity, Health and Nutrition

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

Assessment Method	Level 4	Level 5
Coursework	56	70
Exam	8	0
Practical	36	30

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Introduction to Health Studies	TH4MD287	20	Mandatory
Social Perspectives of Health	TH4MD289	20	Mandatory
Eating for Health	TH4MD291	20	Mandatory
Anatomy and Physicology Fundamentals	TH4MD288	20	Mandatory
Physical Activity Design	TH4MD290	20	Mandatory
Academic and Digital Literacy Humanities	TH4MD286	20	Mandatory

Level 5 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Work Based Research Project	TH5MD303	20	Mandatory
Cognitive Health	TH5MD308	20	Mandatory
Health Technologies	TH5MD307	20	Mandatory
Delivering Frontline Health	TH5MD304	20	Mandatory
Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism	TH5MD305	20	Mandatory
Applied Community Health	TH5MD306	20	Mandatory

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Learning Method	Level 4	Level 5
Scheduled	912	816
Independent	288	288
Placement	0	96
Total	1200	1200

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.