BA (Hons) Dance and Fitness

The BA (Hons) Dance and Fitness course offered at Buckinghamshire New University is a unique blend of traditional dance techniques, contemporary dance theory, and fitness instruction. This course is a fantastic opportunity for those who wish to have a range of career options in dance, fitness, and the wider performing arts and leisure industries. Course Content: The course offers a unique opportunity to study both traditional dance practices, alongside contemporary dance. It incorporates teaching in Fitness, Pilates, Yoga, Personal Training, and Exercise Referral. Core modules in practical and theoretical areas also include Contextual Studies, Performance & Choreography, Fitness Testing & Training, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition, and Business Management. It prepares students for Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications as a part of the course. Key Modules: The BA (Hons) Dance and Fitness course is comprised of a variety of modules including Dance Techniques, Dance Fitness, Teaching Techniques, Fitness Testing, and Training and Dance in Context. The second and third year of study is more flexible, allowing students to pursue their specific areas of interest including Performance, Choreography, Teaching, Fitness, and Broadening Studies.Accreditations: The course includes the opportunity to qualify as a Level 2 Gym Instructor and a Level 3 Personal Trainer which are nationally recognized in the fitness industry.Future Careers: Graduates from this course are equipped for a range of career paths including Dance Artists in a community setting, Freelance Dance Artists, Dance company management, Dance production, Choreography, Fitness instructor, Personal trainer, Fitness manager, Fitness education, and Health promotion.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bucks.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-dance-and-fitness).