Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physical Activity and Health Promotion
- 3 years
- Duration
- Upon request
- Price
- Sept 2024
- Start
- May 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Your future as a leader in the healthcare and fitness sectors is assured with our degree in physical activity and health promotion. Together with industry experts, we developed this course. Additionally, it was made sure it complied with all present and future healthcare and public health goals.
You will study:
- how the human body responds to sport, exercise, nutrition and public health interventions
- how to use these interventions to maximize health across the lifespan
Our staff includes clinicians and researchers. Their knowledge informs their teaching and keeps you current. Local healthcare and community organizations offer several internships. You will also have the ability to attain internationally recognised vocational qualifications by CIMSPA which demonstrate a practical ability that is vital in post-graduate employment.
On graduating you will have the knowledge and practical skills to develop and deliver:
- exercise and activity interventions
- health promotion initiatives
Research, teaching, the health and fitness industry, community recreation, health promotion, rehabilitation, clinical exercise therapy, personal training, professional sport, physical activity coordination, workplace fitness, exercise referral, design and delivery of health-based interventions, and community health initiatives are all career options for graduates.
Program structure
Year 1
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Psychology of Food
- Physiology for Human Movement
- The Sport and Exercise Practitioner
- Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
- Health Promotion and Behaviour Change
Year 2
- Research Methods for Sport and Health Sciences
- Enhancing Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
- Determinants of Health
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations
- Motivating Health Behaviour
- Physical Activity and Health
Optional modules
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Principles of Training for Sport and Exercise
- Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Work Experience (Sm 1, 2 or 3)
Year 3
- Clinical Populations and Rehabilitation
- Project/Dissertation
- Public Health Policy
Optional modules
- Independent Study
- Applied Practice in Sport and Exercise Science
- Energy Regulation and Obesity
- Clinical Nutrition
- Work Experience (Sm 1, 2 or 3)
- Strength and Conditioning for Sport and Exercise
- Emerging Technology in Exercise and Health
Price
Upon request
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
English language requirements
- An IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all components) is required where English is not the main language. Equivalent English Language qualifications may be considered
Specific entry requirements
- A Level: Including 40 UCAS Tariff points (or 32 UCAS Tariff points with a contextual offer) from one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a biological science subject (e.g. Biology, Physical Education, Psychology)
- GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English, Maths and Science. For English and Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs
- Graduates: Honours degree 55% or above. Where this does not include Biological Sciences, applicants will also require A-Level Biology/Human Biology at grade B or 75% in OU Human Biology (SK299)
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
