Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science

Program Overview

The Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science at the University of Chichester is designed for individuals seeking to pursue this field without meeting entry requirements or unsure of their academic path. The program aims to develop academic and practical skills, provide a solid understanding of the discipline, and offer flexible progression options to undergraduate programs. Graduates will be equipped with compassionate leadership skills, excellent digital literacy, and evidence-based knowledge, preparing them for various careers in the health and exercise science sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Foundation Year in Health and Exercise Science is designed for individuals who:

• Wish to pursue Health and Exercise Science but aren't prepared for a full degree.
• Haven't met the entry requirements for a degree program.
• Are unsure of their academic path.
The program's core goals are:
• Develop academic, practical, and teamwork skills to prepare students for full undergraduate programs.
• Provide a solid understanding of Health and Exercise Science.
• Offer flexible progression options to various undergraduate programs.
• Prepare students for careers in the health and well-being sector.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through various methods, including:

• Practical and theory-based assessments.
• Project work.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures.
• Discussion-based seminars.
• Group work.
• Simulated practice.
Faculty consists of experienced and expert teachers who provide support to help students achieve their learning goals.

Careers:

The program equips students with:

• Compassionate leadership skills.
• Excellent digital literacy.
• Resilience.
• Evidence-based knowledge, person-centred approach.
This prepares students for a variety of career paths within the health and exercise science field, including:
• Community nurse
• Critical care nurse
• Sports therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Health and Exercise Practitioner
• Teaching

Other:

• The course is delivered at the Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester.
• Students have access to dedicated facilities within the Institute of Sport, Nursing & Allied Health.
• The Tudor Hale Centre for Sport houses various facilities like labs, injury clinics, and a brain imaging unit.
• The University of Chichester is ranked 7th in the UK for teaching quality (Guardian University Guide 2022).
• The university is in the top 15 for 25th University in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022).
• The university received a high score in the National Student Survey 2021.