This course is run as a franchise with Solent University. You will study 2 years of a Foundation Diploma at Bournemouth and Poole College (Lansdowne Campus) and then have the opportunity to achieve a top up BSc in the subject by attending Solent University in the final year gaining a BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science. Whether your passion is in health and fitness, physiology and exercise science, nutrition or helping people overcome their health challenges, this course utilises Bournemouth & Poole Colleges excellent reputation for its sport, health and fitness provision to prepare you for success in a growing jobs market with a wide range of dynamic and rewarding career options. Bournemouth & Poole College has always been at the forefront of health and exercise and personal training degrees, and we’ve used our experience to further enhance our offering with two inspiring pathway options. The fitness and personal training pathway you will undertake provides you with a wealth of advanced skills which will ensure you have a top profile to attract and retain the best clients. We take personal training seriously and will support you in building your business and entrepreneurial skills, so you’re fully prepared for a successful career in a competitive market. Our staff have a special blend of academic excellence and industry experience which brings great creativity. We’ve a wealth of in-house health and wellbeing initiatives for you to get involved with including a personal training scheme, strength and conditioning academy and exercise rehabilitation clinic, so you can gain all the real world learning you need or plan your research in a real-world context without even leaving campus. There are also plenty of external partnerships available if you do want to go out on placement. Solent is renowned for its focus on employability enhancement and links with professional associations. This course has a whole range of extra professional qualifications available to enhance your skills and employability, such as Advanced Personal Trainer, Exercise Referral Practitioner, Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Massage Therapist. If you choose to, you can gain a selection of extra awards The optional top up to the BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science is also endorsed and certified by relevant governing bodies such as CIMSPA.

Modules

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES Exercise Instruction and Coaching Functional Anatomy and Physiology Population Health Human Nutrition Health and Exercise Psychology Applied Research in Sport, Health and Exercise Science YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES - PATHWAY ONE - FITNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINING Obesity and Weight Management Applied Exercise Science Personal Training Soft Tissue Therapy Applied Research Methods in Sport, Health and Exercise Science Strength and Conditioning

Assessment method

The course is assessed via a variety of methods including practical simulations, case studies, video submissions, blogs, reflective accounts, presentations and in-class tests.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: HNBP

Institution code:: S30

Campus name:: Lansdown Campus, Bournemouth and Poole College

Campus code:: B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	with 5.5 in each individual component.
TOEFL (iBT)	80	with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent.

Solent University can also accept the following English Language Test: Duolingo English Language Test 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component. All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9250	Year 1
EU	£15000	Year 1
International	£15000	Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries