Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science with Sport Foundation
Southampton, Solent University
UCAS Code: HN03 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Southampton, Solent University
UCAS Code: HN03 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
In combination with other qualifications.
Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
In combination with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers
104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points)
UCAS Tariff
This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points)
About this course
Do you want to turn your love for sport into an academic qualification and study for a sports-related honours degree here at Solent University? Leading directly on to our highly-regarded sports degrees, this one year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree.
Studying this foundation year could give students an opportunity to extend previous experience gained, or provide a route back into education. The course will help develop the key academic skills required to make the transition to studying a full honours degree.
Designed to reflect the needs of the sports industry, students explore a variety of subjects from leadership to fitness foundations, sports business management, sport in the contemporary world and volunteering.
Students will study core theories in sport and fitness but, crucially, will learn how to apply this knowledge in practical settings – helping to develop the skills that employers are looking for.
To enhance learning, students have the opportunity to build further skills by undertaking professional qualifications such as NGB and REPs. Students are also able to assist some of our degree-level students with community projects through the volunteering module, gaining real world experience, as well as building confidence and employability skills.
Students will gain the necessary academic skills to progress on to a full honours degree.
**What does this course lead to?**
Students on our sports degrees have gone onto a range of exciting careers, including sports coaching, events management and fitness training.
**Who is this course for?**
This course is perfect for sports enthusiasts who wish to study for a full honours degree, but might not meet the entry requirements.
Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of a relevant undergraduate sports-related course.
Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES
Leadership Through Sport
Foundations of Fitness
The Sports & Football Industry
Fundamentals of Sport Business Management
Volunteering in Sport
Sport in the Contemporary World
Successful completion of the Sport Foundation Year will allow you to automatically progress onto Year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science course, where you will study the following modules:
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Exercise Instruction and Coaching
Functional Anatomy and Physiology
Population Health
Human Nutrition
Health and Exercise Psychology
Research in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES - PATHWAY ONE - FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING
Obesity and Weight Management
Applied Exercise Science
Personal Training
Soft Tissue Therapy
Applied Research Methods in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS - PATHWAY ONE (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Exercise Referral
Strength and Conditioning
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES - PATHWAY TWO - HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Obesity and Weight Management
Applied Exercise Science
Developing Healthy Places
Exercise Referral
Applied Research Methods in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS - PATHWAY TWO (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Personal Training
Soft Tissue Therapy
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES - PATHWAY ONE - FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING
Innovative Personal Training and Business
Advanced Health and Exercise Psychology
Individual Project / Work Based Project
YEAR 3 - OPTIONS - PATHWAY ONE (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Applied Strength and Conditioning
Applied Soft Tissue Therapy
Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
Sports Nutrition
Lifecycle Nutrition and Health
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES - PATHWAY TWO - HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
Lifecycle Nutrition and Health
Healthy and Sustainable Futures
Individual Project / Work Based Project
YEAR 3 - OPTIONS - PATHWAY TWO (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Applied Soft Tissue Therapy
Advanced Health and Exercise Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Assessment methods
You will learn by:
Directed Learning
Collaborative Learning
Guided Learning
You may be assessed by a combination of:
Live and simulated client briefs
Video submissions
Blogs
Individual presentations
Group presentations
In-class tests
Solent’s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students’ lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum – informed by the latest theory – reflects this shared educational vision.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
The Uni
Southampton, Solent University
Department of Sport and Health
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