Programme Specification for Fitness and Health (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why study Fitness & Health as part of a Combined Honours degree?
If you have an interest in, and commitment to, health-related fitness, this programme is designed for you. The programme seeks to develop your awareness and appreciation of the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle and an understanding of the role of exercise in enhancing positive health status.
Our fitness and health degree focuses on the issues, processes and skills required to increase the fitness and health of all people within the wider community.
What will I study?
The 'Applied' nature of the Programmes means that there is a constant focus on ensuring that our students develop the necessary knowledge, skills and experience required to be attractive to potential employers at the end of the Programme. The ways in which we achieve this are by;
- Developing broad-based, up-to-date subject knowledge
- Developing strong 'people' skills - e.g. communication/presentation skills
- Developing relevant work skills - e.g. fitness assessment, use of information & communication technologies
- Developing an increasing range of opportunities to gain additional, vocationally-related qualifications - e.g. the UEL/PEA Certificate in Exercise & Health Studies
- Developing external contacts with people working in the industry to deliver presentations, provide 'live' case studies and to provide work placement opportunities
Is this the programme for me?
If you are interested in...
- Physiology of Sport
- Fitness Assessment
- Sports Nutrition
- Health Promotion
- Working with people from a variety of backgrounds
- The Psychology of Exercise
- Creating opportunities for more people to become/stay fit & healthy
If you enjoy...
- Studying in an environment where you are a name and not just a number
- Being encouraged to express your point of view
- Learning from the experiences of your fellow students as well your lecturers
- Mixing with like-minded people from a range of backgrounds
- Being challenged to develop yourself further than you thought you could
- The support of a positive and encouraging staff team
If you want...
- A programme that combines class-based study with practical activity
- A programme that looks at fitness & health from the individual level through to issues affecting larger groups within society (e.g. young people, disabled people)
- A programme that looks at the wide range of issues that can impact on people's fitness & health
- A programme that allows you to obtain work experience while you study
Your future career
Our Fitness & Health programme has been running for a number of years now and graduates have been very successful in gaining employment or going on to further study in the following areas;
- Fitness Club management
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
- Physiotherapist Training
- Health Promotion
The success of our students in the Fitness Industry means that a number of employers are now former students, providing greater recognition in the marketplace, particularly if you take all the opportunities for work experience that you are offered along the way.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Fitness & Health.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with Fitness & Health?
Popular combinations include:
- Fitness & Health with Business Management (CPN1)
- Fitness & Health/Sport Journalism (CP6M)
- Fitness & Health with Sport Journalism (C6P5)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level with a minimum grade C in A2 PE, Science or Psychology) plus GCSE Maths and English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Fitness & Health programmes available
For further information on the range of Fitness & Health programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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