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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHHL-AFB21: BSc(Hons) Health and Exercise Science


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


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UHHL-AFL21: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UHHL-AFC21: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10521 Human physiology 10 Credits
HL10522 Functional anatomy and biomechanics 10 Credits
HL10524 Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists 10 Credits
HL10525 Sport and exercise psychology 10 Credits
HL10526 Public and social health 15 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10527 Qualitative research in sport, exercise and health 5 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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 2

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20535 Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists 5 Credits
HL20536 Sport and exercise medicine 10 Credits
HL20539 Psychology and health communication 15 Credits
HL20540 Population level public health 15 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20538 Physiology of exercise, health and nutrition (HES) 7.5 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20541 Physical activity and health across the lifespan 7.5 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30110 Research project 24 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 Credits
HL30511 Health technologies 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 Credits
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 Credits
HL30512 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30513 Contemporary public health issues 6 Credits
HL30514 Exercise prescription 6 Credits
Designated Essential Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30062 Interdisciplinary study 6 Credits
HL30515 Nutrition and health 6 Credits
HL30516 The neuropsychology of bodily experience: from investigation to clinical practice 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.