The Foundation Degree in Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity is aimed at those who are interested in helping to improve the health, wellbeing and fitness levels of both individuals and groups. This innovative course will provide the skills and knowledge required to work with the general public offering advice on the impact that diet and lifestyle can have on their long term health. It will equip the graduate for careers in community health and wellness, physical activity, fitness, health improvement and nutrition. The Foundation Degree in Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity is aimed at those who are interested in helping to improve the health, wellbeing and fitness levels of both individuals and groups. This innovative course will provide the skills and knowledge required to work with the general public offering advice on the impact that diet and lifestyle can have on their long term health. It will equip the graduate for careers in community health and wellness, physical activity, fitness, health improvement and nutrition. The course will be delivered through a mixture of theory and practical sessions this allows students to explore physical activity and human movement alongside nutritional influences and health perspectives. The blend of modules allows teaching methods to include group activities, project work, lectures and guest speakers. You will also undertake a work placement (60 hours) in your chosen career path, giving the opportunity to evaluate skills and knowledge in practice and enhance employability. Teaching, learning and assessment approaches have been designed to promote the transfer of learning between modules and between academic and work-based activities. Personal and professional development and the integration of learning are promoted through the use of a learning contract. Teaching and learning methods are varied and aimed at integrating theory and practice. They include formal lectures, seminars, group activities and project work, practical demonstrations and private independent study. Work-based learning is integral, enabling and evaluating skills and knowledge in practice. Learning is also supplemented through one to one feedback and support throughout the foundation degree process.

Written in collaboration with practitioners from the health, nutrition and fitness industries, core modules include: •Personal and Vocational Development in Sport •Developing Physical Activity •Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology •Principles of Nutrition and Biology •Lifestyle and Physical Activity •Work Placement •Research Project •Sport and Exercise Nutrition •Nutrition for Life •Health Exercise and Wellness •Developing Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles

Assessment methods will include: • In class tests • Practical assessment • Skills audit • Log book • Portfolio • Case studies • Report • Viva • Mini project • Essays • Reports • personal reflection • Presentation

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: CC69

Institution code: H65

Campus Name: Bootle Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

32 UCAS points from any of the following: • at least two A2 level passes in a suitable subject with GCSE at Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics • A relevant advanced GNVQ with Merit profile • An Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in a relevant discipline • Qualification deemed equivalent to one of the above Students without qualifications which are on this list may still qualify for entry. Mature students with relevant industrial experience, may qualify for entry. Applications from people with relevant work or life experience and/or non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from foundation degree-level studies are welcome. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/user/pages/assetdownloads/progspec-healthnut.pdf

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU students, for whom English is not the first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score or 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include: • TOEFL written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4) • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 230 • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above

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EU	8000.0	Year 1
England	8000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8000.0	Year 1
Scotland	8000.0	Year 1
Wales	8000.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8000.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

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