Physical Activity, Health and Nutrition - Foundation Degree

Start Date	Location	Duration / Fees
13/09/2021	University Centre	2 Years / £8,750 per year	Enrol

13/09/2022	University Centre	2 Years / £8,750 per year	Apply

Course Overview

Course timetable

Duration:	2 days per week
Day/s of week:	Monday/Tuesday
Time:	9.00am - 5.00pm
Indicative Delivery:	75% On-site at the University Centre Campus and 25% On-line

Our pioneering Foundation Degree Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health gives you the chance to transform your passion for exercise and healthy eating into career roles that allow you to make a real difference to people’s lives. You will explore the importance of physical activity and nutrition in preventing and managing disease as well as promoting optimal health and wellbeing at all stages of life. Throughout the course you will draw on the latest scientific evidence and research to underpin your work.

With its strong focus on real world learning, the course enables you to apply your skills and knowledge to practical health promotion projects. You will gain experience of working with individuals to change their attitudes to exercise and nutrition. You will also take part in initiatives that aim to improve the health and exercise habits of entire communities and population groups.

The department has a strong track record for collaborative projects aimed at tackling physical inactivity and has been involved in projects associated with the Blackpool Healthy Towns initiative as well projects across Fleetwood and Wyre Borough. By joining this course, you will play an important role in helping us to achieve the health targets set out by the local council; at the same time you will be developing the academic knowledge and practical know-how to develop your own career direction in a specialist and growing field, where high calibre new recruits are in demand.

Using the sport science laboratory you will get involved in physiology testing, immune system function and occupational health assessments, as well as psychology-based studies relating to exercise. We have also aligned the elements of the programme to national standards for the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) so you will have opportunities to gain the Level Two Gym Instructor qualification as a bolt-on course (although fees may apply).

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 64 UCAS points in an appropriate discipline:

CC from A levels to include health studies, sports coaching, sports studies/development or a level 3 science diploma
MPP from Extended Diploma or MM from Diploma in health studies, sports coaching, sports studies/development or a level 3 science diploma
Pass Full Access to HE Diploma in appropriate discipline

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis

Qualification Obtained

FdSc Physical Activity, Health and Nutrition

Career Options and Progression

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	Level 6
Coursework	57%	69%	0%
Exam	8%	0%	0%
Practical	35%	31%	0%

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Introduction to Health Studies	TH4MD287	20	Mandatory
Anatomy and Physicology Fundamentals	TH4MD288	20	Mandatory
Social Perspectives of Health	TH4MD289	20	Mandatory
Physical Activity Design	TH4MD290	20	Mandatory
Eating for Health	TH4MD291	20	Mandatory
Introduction to Academic Study	TH4MD316	20	Mandatory

Level 5 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Delivering Frontline Health	TH5MD304	20	Mandatory
Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism	TH5MD305	20	Mandatory
Applied Community Health	TH5MD306	20	Mandatory
Health Technologies	TH5MD307	20	Mandatory
Cognitive Health	TH5MD308	20	Mandatory
Work Based Learning	TH5MD339	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	288	273
Independent	912	897
Placement	0	30
Total	1200	1200

Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

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.