Physical Activity, Health and Exercise (Top-Up) at Barnsley College University Centre - UCAS

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Course summary

This Top-Up Degree is for students wishing to convert their Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma into a full Degree at Level 6. Some example careers you may wish to progress into include Teaching, Health Promotion, Exercise Instruction, Health and Wellbeing and Physical Activity Leadership (among others). The course adopts a range of contemporary methods of delivery and assessment to assess your understanding of key concepts. Individualised and regular work experience and professional development are important parts of the course and something of which all students will be required to partake in, in addition to understanding the critical research process. The course tutors, class sizes and approach to personal tutoring offer a more personalised level 6 learning and higher education experience.

Modules

The programme will consist of small lectures, theory seminars, discussion groups and workshops as well as project work, reflection and independent study. You will be required to work in groups as well as independently. You will be required to plan, deliver and evaluate in a range of practical settings and environments as well as prepare for classes by research and completing activities as directed by the course tutors. You will be encouraged throughout the curriculum to be active in your skills-development and may have the opportunity to be involved in the wider work of the College’s Health and Fitness or Sport Academies or Physical Activity and Sports Development team. Core Modules: 1. Dissertation (40 credits) 2. Special Populations and Physical Activity (20 credits) 3. Exercise and Health in the Digital World (20 credits) 4. Professional Context Project (20 credits) *Optional Modules: Student must choose one. 5. Physical Activity and Health for Young People (20 credits) 6. Health Trainer and Behaviour Change (20 credits) *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.

Assessment method

The course adopts a range of contemporary methods of delivery and assessment to assess your understanding of key concepts. Individualised and regular work experience and professional development are important parts of the course and something of which all students will be required to partake in, in addition to understanding the critical research process. The course tutors, class sizes and approach to personal tutoring offer a more personalised level 6 learning and higher education experience.


How to apply

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

International applicants

We no longer accept Tier 4 International applications

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

You will need to complete a formal application via UCAS and attend an informal interview to ensure that the course meets your needs and interests. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to either physical activity, health and exercise and/or the wider fitness industry and be committed to your own personal development as well as demonstrating some experience of working in these sectors in an appropriate capacity. As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £2995 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2995 Year 1
Scotland £2995 Year 1
Wales £2995 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees are quoted based on 2022 entry information and are subject to change for 2023.
Physical Activity, Health and Exercise (Top-Up) at Barnsley College University Centre - UCAS