Health and Exercise Science
UCAS Code: C610
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
AAB or A*BB or A*AC in three A levels. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement. A level Alternative offer ABB in three A levels plus one of the following: grade A in an EPQ, grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate, grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification, grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics. If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.
Access to HE Diploma
33 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, D3, M1 or D2, M1, M1 or D2, D3, M3 in three principal subjects. Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer D3, M1, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of: grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives, grade A in an EPQ, grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate, grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification. If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF). We also require you to obtain at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or 4 including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We also require you to obtain at least 5 GCSEs at grade C or 4 including English, Mathematics and a science subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
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About this course
Understand the role of physical activity and exercise on health and wellbeing. Prepare yourself for a range of careers in the health sector, whether promoting health at an individual or population level.
This course combines science, social science and public health. You will develop your understanding of health determinants and investigate the impact of physical activity, diet and other lifestyle behaviours on health.
This degree has three core themes running throughout:
Exercise Science provides a fundamental, interdisciplinary understanding of human function
Behavioural Medicine explores how we can use the principles of exercise science to promote health, or treat and prevent disease
Public Health investigates the determinants of population health, focusing particularly on the role of physical activity and lifestyle in the health of a population
Through these core themes you will apply your knowledge to health and exercise settings and understand their relevance in current practice. Some of the topics you will cover include:
clinical and functional assessment techniques
epidemiology
exercise prescription
health technologies
nutrition
social health inequalities
sports medicine
research methods
You will be prepared for a range of careers including public health, rehabilitation, physician’s assistant, community sports, health promotion, health policy and exercise science.
The Uni
University of Bath
Health
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?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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