Health and Exercise Science with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

University of Bath

How we can get people more active and making healthy choices? Prepare yourself for a range of careers, promoting health at an individual or population level.This course combines science, social science and public health. Through learning about how the human body works, you will understand the impact that physical activity, diet and other lifestyle choices have on health and wellbeing.This degree has three core themes running throughout the course:Exercise Science provides a fundamental, interdisciplinary understanding of human functionBehavioural Medicine explores how we can use the principles of exercise science to promote health, or treat and prevent diseasePublic Health investigates the determinants of population health, focusing particularly on the role of physical activity and lifestyle in the health of a populationThrough these core themes, you will apply your knowledge to health and exercise settings. This will help you to understand their relevance in current practice.Some of the topics you will cover include:epidemiologyexercise prescriptionhealth technologiesnutritionsocial health inequalitiessports medicineresearch methodsIn Year 1, you’ll build on your knowledge of human physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and develop your understanding of the role of physical activity on public health. You’ll develop skills in research design and statistics.In Year 2, you'll gain more in-depth understanding of exercise, health and nutrition at different stages of life, for various clinical groups, and at the individual, community and population level. You’ll explore how we communicate these health messages to different audiences.In your final year, you’ll carry out a year-long research project and study advanced units in areas such as nutrition, health technologies, sociology and exercise prescription.This course will prepare you for a range of careers including public health, rehabilitation, physician’s assistant, community sports, health promotion, health policy and exercise science.Use specialist facilitiesYou'll have access to facilities that support your learning, including laboratories with specialist equipment and the latest technology, including:Applied Biomechanics LaboratoryApplied Physiology LaboratoryBiochemistry LaboratoryMetabolic Research LaboratoryA dedicated movement analysis suiteDevelop your professional skillsWe work to provide you with the skills and support to prepare you for employment and further study, such as:communication and interview skillsCV and cover letter writingnetworkingcareer planningInformed teaching to advance your learningYou’ll learn from experts in sports performance and sports science. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.Staff across our Department for Health have specialisms in areas such as:sport and exercise sciencenutrition and metabolismsport management, marketing and mediacoaching and sport performancesport policy and international developmenthealth and physical activityresearch methodsPrepare for your futureMany of our sport, exercise and health graduates have gone on to work in sport science, public health, exercise medicine and rehabilitation, sports management and sports coaching.They've worked for organisations such as:BUPACambridge Medical RoboticsCoaches VoiceHawk-Eye InnovationsMoveGBDepartment of Health & Social Careprofessional rugby union and football clubsFind out what our graduates go on to doSpecialist facilities for your learning and trainingOur £35 million Sports Training Village contains some of the UK’s best sport and exercise facilities, accommodating more than 50 sports. We regularly host major international competitions and provide a dedicated sports training space.You’ll have access to our biomechanics