“If physical activity was a drug it would be regarded as a miracle” – Professor Dame Sally Davies – The Chief Medical Officer. With physical inactivity estimated to cost the economy £0.9 Billion a year the skills and knowledge gained on the Foundation Degree in Exercise, Physical Activity and Health will be in demand. Potential roles in the NHS and private sector include Community Exercise Facilitators, Health Trainers, Exercise Referral Instructors, Physical Activity Specialists or Personal Trainers. The programme benefits from state-of-the-art sports laboratory, strength and conditioning and sports coaching suites, equipment and facilities, including: - Sports laboratory catering for physiological analysis including Cortex Metalyzer Gas Analysis, Douglas Bag Gas Analysis, Blood Lactate, Cholesterol and Glucose measurement and Wattbike Cycle Ergometer - Fully equipped strength and conditioning suite with Olympic lifting equipment and video technology as well as resistance and cardio-vascular equipment - Sports hall catering for a plethora of sports such as football, basketball, and badminton with stadium seating and video analysis equipment - Performance analysis suite for conducting match analysis - Outdoor playing fields and astro turf In addition to gaining theoretical knowledge in subjects such as physiology, functional anatomy, kinesiology and exercise psychology you’ll develop practical experience in exercise prescription and assessment. Assessment is continuous and consists of practical reports and assignments, presentations, exams, practical assessments and case studies.

Examples of current modules- Exercise Prescription and Analysis Professional Academic Development Foundations of Physiology and Nutrition Introduction to Health Promotion Advanced Exercise Prescription Applied Health and Exercise Physiology Practice-based Research Exercise as Medicine

Year 1 12.5% practical 50% portfolio/ assignment 25% presentation 12.5% examination Year 2 63% assignment/portfolio 12% examination 25% practical

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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: N870

Institution code: M10

Campus Name: Openshaw Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4. Applicants should possess two A levels (an A level in PE would be an advantage), or a BTEC Level 3 in a related area. Applicants are welcome with vocational qualifications such as the Certificate / Diploma in Personal Training alongside relevant work experience. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be accepted in line with the University policy and procedures Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

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All of the books required for the course are available either from the library or as e-books. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £50 each year for books and printing If undertaking work experience (which may be paid or unpaid) you may also need to factor in travel costs to your place of work You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check for this course to ensure you meet both our and industry safeguarding requirements. Please note there will be an additional cost to your course fees to cover Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks. Please see the GOV.UK website for DBS costs.

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