BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science

The BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science course at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed for those with a keen interest in health, fitness and exercise. This interdisciplinary program incorporates study of the biological, behavioural and social sciences, and particularly how they affect health and physical activity. Course Content: The course will provide students with a solid foundation in understanding contemporary health issues and ways to promote health and physical activity. This includes understanding its psychological aspects, the role of exercise in disease prevention and rehabilitation, and community health promotion strategies. Key Modules: Specific course units include Conceptual Foundations of Physical Activity, Exercise and Health, Research and Professional Skills, Biological and Social Determinants of Health, Public Health Nutrition, Physical Activity and Aging, and Exercise Prescription and Management. In the final year, students will also complete a research project. Accreditations: The course is also recognized by BASES, the professional body for sport and exercise science within the UK.Future Careers: The course can lead to careers across the health and fitness sector including: sport, health and exercise science support; health promotion; teaching and education; the fitness industry; the NHS (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, public health); local government and non-governmental organisations. Graduates have also progressed to postgraduate study in areas such as physiotherapy, dietetics and sport and exercise psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.