BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Nutrition
University of Lincoln
Key Information
Campus location
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
With an increase in human life expectancy and prevalence of chronic disease and illness, it is vital for health, exercise and nutrition practitioners to understand the impact of not only physical activity, but nutrition relating to health, fitness, and disease.
The BSc (Hons) Health, Exercise and Nutrition degree at Lincoln aims to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical competence required to work confidently in the industries of health, exercise, and nutrition.
Students will cover core disciplines and concepts that span policy, practice, and the underpinning science behind them. Research-informed teaching is shaped by current practices within the industry. Over the course of three years, you will be able to experience specialist modules that have been designed to develop and enhance knowledge and understanding and gain relevant practical skills in the broad field of physical activity, health promotion and exercise and performance-related nutrition.
CIMPSA Endorsed programme
This programme is endorsed by The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for Health Navigator, Gym Instructor, and Personal Trainer. This endorsement demonstrates the University's commitment to ensuring students' teaching and learning is aligned with industry standards. For a student to register with CIMSPA and arrange certification for professional standards gained during this degree, a small administration charge would be required.
Features
The programme aims to provide you with the core and transferable skills needed for your future career and meet the demands of innovation and practice in the physical activity, nutrition, and health development sectors. As a graduate, you could potentially shape regional policy, programmes, and infrastructure to positively influence individual and population health or sports performance practices.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
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Scholarships and Funding
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
How You Study
In the first year, students can examine core theoretical components relevant to physical activity, exercise, health, and nutrition.
During the second and third years of study, this theory is put into practice and vocationally relevant skills can be developed through workplace shadowing, case study portfolios, independent research and assessment work with individual clients.
The course supports students to develop applied skills in evaluating and assessing a range of clients. It provides students with an opportunity to learn how to confidently provide suitable physical activity and healthy eating recommendations, and design, implement, and evaluate health promotion projects. Students will have the chance to gain an understanding of a broad array of components in local public health work.
Students can achieve industry recognition by completing optional modules in exercise instruction, personal training, and exercise prescription for health.
First Year
- Foundations in Human Nutrition (Core)
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology (Core)
- Introduction to Physical Activity and Public Health (Core)
- Introduction to Psychological Principles. (Core)
- Research Skills (Core)
Second Year
- Advanced Research Skills (Core)
- Health Psychology (Core)
- Nutrition for Health and Performance (Core)
- Promoting Physical Activity and Health (Core)
- Psychology of Physical Activity (Core)
- Applied Exercise Physiology (Option)†
- Applied Health Physiology (Option)†
- Exercise Instruction (Option)†
- Study Abroad (Option)†
- Work Placement Year (Option)†
Third Year
- Advanced Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Core)
- Dissertation (Core)
- Community Health Development (Option)†
- Counselling and Guidance Skills (Option)†
- Exercise Prescription for Health (Option)†
- Personal Training (Option)†
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
How You Are Assessed
A variety of assessment methods are used at each level of the course to evaluate learning outcomes and students' ability to collect, organise, analyse and interpret data. These may include presentations, critical reflections, portfolios, exams, practical assessments within the community and a dissertation.
Program Outcome
How You Study
In the first year, students can examine core theoretical components relevant to physical activity, exercise, health, and nutrition.
During the second and third years of study, this theory is put into practice and vocationally relevant skills can be developed through workplace shadowing, case study portfolios, independent research and assessment work with individual clients.
The course supports students to develop applied skills in evaluating and assessing a range of clients. It provides students with an opportunity to learn how to confidently provide suitable physical activity and healthy eating recommendations, and design, implement, and evaluate health promotion projects. Students will have the chance to gain an understanding of a broad array of components in local public health work.
Students can achieve industry recognition by completing optional modules in exercise instruction, personal training, and exercise prescription for health.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates could consider a wide range of roles including exercise referral, health and nutrition advising, and health development. A variety of graduate destinations could include public and private healthcare providers such as the NHS, local authority, charity and voluntary agencies, and exercise and science support including UK Sport, British Olympic Association, and other UK governing bodies of sport.