Foundation Degree
This course provides the necessary theoretical underpinning and practical experience to allow you to excel in the expanding and changing health and fitness industry.
With obesity fears hitting the headlines more than ever before, perhaps it’s no surprise that business is booming in the sports, fitness and leisure industry. Practical and vocationally-based, this
new course helps you to make the most out of your abilities and gives you the skills you need to give you the edge in a highly competitive business.
Combining theory and practice both in and out of the classroom, we can help you develop the knowledge and personal attributes you need for a successful career in a job which can be enormously rewarding.
Work-based learning opportunities are central to understanding and to excelling in this career pathway. All students on the course will have the opportunity to work on placements in the local health and fitness community across both years of study.
You’ll look at a variety of aspects of fitness, from how the body works, to how it is fuelled and how to help when things go wrong. You’ll also explore how the body can achieve its potential and techniques for training effectively.
Our programme focuses on future career prospects including fitness instruction and personal training, sports coaching and lifestyle promotion.
Some of our modules
- Anatomy and Physiology of Sport and Exercise
- Nutrition for Fitness
- Exercise Prescription and Training
- Health and Lifestyle Promotion
- Strength and Conditioning
- Fitness Instructors Award
Benefits
- provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the fitness industry
- vocational emphasis is provided through work-related learning
- once you have successfully completed the Foundation Degree you can top up to BSc Applied Sport and Exercise Studies
Career paths
- fitness manager
- studio manager
- personal trainer
Are there any placements for this course?
Two compulsory year-long modules that include significant work placements at levels one and two.
Entry requirements
- points for foundation degree: 200 using the UCAS Tariff system
- applicants will need a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure obtained through the University of Gloucestershire
- students with extensive vocational experience may be considered with lower points
Location?
Oxstalls
Applications
All full-time applications should be made through UCAS.
We welcome applications from students from non-traditional backgrounds and from overseas.