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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2021/2


UHHL-AKB18: BSc(Hons) Health and Exercise Science with Professional Placement

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement

Normal programme duration: 4 years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2021]

Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • UHHL-AFB18: BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Possible exit awards for this programme:



Years 1 & 2

This course is being replaced by a new version so Years 1 and 2 of this version are not available in 2021/2. You can find details of the new course here.

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20047 One year professional placement 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 [pdf].
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30110 Research project 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30511 Health technologies 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30512 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30513 Contemporary public health issues 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30514 Exercise prescription 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30062 Interdisciplinary study 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30515 Nutrition and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30516 The neuropsychology of bodily experience: from investigation to clinical practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.