CertHE Health and Exercise Science
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Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
School: | School of Sport and Exercise Science |
Validation Status: | Validated |
UCAS Code: | C605 |
Introduction
Health and exercise professionals play an important role in tackling the health challenges we face as a society with a range of physical activity interventions. The Health and Exercise Science Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a one year programme where students have the opportunity to examine core theoretical components relevant to physical activity, exercise, and health.
How You Study
All Level 1 modules of the BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The programme has been designed to provide students with the opportunity, upon successful completion, to progress directly into Level 2 of the full degree programme.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
How You Are Assessed
The way you will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as an essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. The University of Lincoln's policy on assessment feedback aims to ensure that academics will return in-course assessments to you promptly.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. Graduates of our BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Science programme graduates have established careers in a variety of industries such as public and private healthcare, fitness, teaching, charity, and dietetics. Within these industries, graduates could consider a wide range of roles including, but not limited to: exercise referral, obesity prevention, community engagement, NHS projects support, personal training, teaching, and charity work.
About the Certificate of Higher Education
As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.
Learn more about a Certificate of Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.