Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: NPA6 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: NPA6 | Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
About this course
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This CertHE programme is designed for individuals with a keen interest in nutrition and health. This programme will facilitate the process of students becoming independent life-long learners and reflective practitioners who are able to acquire, interpret and present information. This programme provides a progression route to the BSc Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health.
Developing a thorough core knowledge and understanding of Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle is a core focus of our programme. However, you will also develop a wide-ranging, valuable skill set that is relevant and transferable to a number of industries. In addition to the practical skills relating to health and nutrition, you will develop key skills, such as leadership, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking.
As part of a wider campus offer, there are opportunities for you to gather external awards, such as the gym instructor, personal trainer and first aid qualifications. There will also be opportunities for you to gain practical experience of health assessment and dietary analysis activities, relating to authentic, real-world problems and cases. The programme has a dedicated nutrition laboratory where you can access nutrition-specific resources and use dietary analysis software.
Modules
In your first year, you will build a solid foundation in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health. You will study basic human biology, the principles of nutrition, and the role of physical activity in health. Additionally, you will develop key skills in communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking through a range of engaging activities and assessments.
Compulsory
Science of Nutrition (20 credits)
Introduction to Chronic Disease (10 credits)
Introduction to Exercise Psychology (10 credits)
Introduction to Health Psychology (10 credits)
Introduction to Human Nutrition (10 credits)
Academic Skills (Sport, Health and Outdoor Education) (10 credits)
Human Nutrition and Professional Skills for Nutritionists (10 credits)
Optional
Kinesiology (10 credits)
Introduction to Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (20 credits)
Exercise Training (Gym Instructor) (10 credits)
Assessment methods
The skills of being able to decipher health and nutrition related research and transfer this into ‘real world’ practical applications for individual and community health are developed and assessed over the three years of study. To achieve this, the strong academic focus of the degree is supported by practical modules in health promotion, dietary analysis and fitness and health assessments.
Whilst on the course, students learn how to present a balanced evidenced argument through their formal written work, as well as via individual and group presentations. Within the final year, students will design and conduct their own research project or literature review in a specialist area of their choice.
Specific types of assessments include; essays, laboratory reports, presentations (group and individual), practical tasks, examinations (seen and unseen papers).
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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