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Truro & Penwith College

Programme Quality

Handbook for

FdSc Exercise, Health & Fitness

2017 – 18

CONTENTS

1. Welcome and Introduction to FdSc Exercise, Health & Fitness 3

2. Programme Specification 4

3. Module Records 24

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1.  Welcome and Introduction to FdSc Exercise, Health & Fitness

The Exercise, Health and Fitness Foundation Degree is both vocational and academic and has been designed to ensure that students understand the science that underpins exercise, health and physical activity across a range of client groups. Students will gain real life experience of working with clients in a range of different situations; this industry level experience will enhance the employment potential for many students. The sports department at the College has excellent teaching and laboratory facilities to ensure that students gain a range of experiences on the programme. Assessments are varied and include work related and live briefs from employers such as The Health & Well-being Board and the local fitness industry. On completion of the course students will gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). This Exercise Register has been set up to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of people who are using the services of exercise and fitness instructors, teachers and trainers. The Register is a must for all those wishing to work within the health and exercise field. The Register uses a process of self-regulation that recognises industry-based qualifications, practical competency, and requires exercise professionals to work within a Code of Ethical Practice. Members of the Register are given a card and registration certificate to prove their qualification and membership. This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake additional vocational and academic qualifications.

This Programme Quality handbook contains important information including:

·  The approved programme specification

·  Module records

Note: the information in this handbook should be read in conjunction with the current edition of the Truro and Penwith Student Handbook available on Digital Campus which contains student support based information on issues such as finance and studying at HE along with the University’s Student Handbook https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/your-university/governance/student-handbook and your Learning, Teaching and Assessment Handbook available on your programme virtual learning environment (Moodle).

2.  Programme Specification

Awarding Institution: / Plymouth University
Teaching Institution: / Truro and Penwith College
Accrediting Body: / Exercise Referral Practitioners (REPs)
Language of Study: / English
Mode of Study: / Full time & part time
Final Award: / FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness
Intermediate Award: / CertEd
Programme Title: / FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness
UCAS Code: / C604
JACS Code: / C600
Benchmarks: / Hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism (honours) (QAA 2008) and FHEQ
Date of Programme Approval: / September 2012

Admissions Criteria

Qualification(s) Required for Entry to this Programme: / Details:
Level 2:
-  Key Skills requirement / Higher Level Diploma: / Pass
and/or
-  GCSEs required at Grade C or above: / English, Maths and a science subject
Level 3: at least one of the following:
-  A Levels required to meet AS/A2/UCAS Points Tariff: / 60 points at A2 normally in an appropriate subject
-  Advanced Level Diploma: / Pass in an appropriate subject
-  BTEC National Certificate/Diploma: / Pass normally in an appropriate subject
-  HNC/D: / Pass normally in an appropriate subject
-  VDA: AGNVQ, AVCE, AVS: / Pass normally in an appropriate subject
-  Access to HE or Year 0 provision: / Pass – all subjects accepted but Science/Sport related work preferred
-  International Baccalaureate: / 16 points
-  Irish / Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: / Grade D - 33/72 points respectively - All subjects accepted but Science/Sport related work preferred
Work Experience: / Pass
Other non-standard awards or experiences: / Normally students will have experience in some form of health and fitness role
APEL / APCL[1] possibilities: / Reviewed on an individual basis
University of Plymouth regulations apply.
Interview / Portfolio requirements: / Applicants will be interviewed. In exceptional cases, alternative means of interview such as video/telephone/e-correspondence might be employed.
Independent Safeguarding Agency (ISA) / Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required: / Yes
Aims of the Programme:
The programme is intended:
1.  To develop, appreciate and apply a knowledge and understanding of Exercise, Health & Fitness.
2.  To develop skills in independent study, research and the development of transferable skills such as communication, problem solving, self-appraisal and analysis.
3.  To enable the students to develop practical skills within the field of Exercise, Health & Fitness.
4.  To enable the students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the moral, ethical and safety issues involved within the field of Exercise, Health & Fitness.
5.  To prepare students for employment and progression to their chosen vocational and/or academic future with the development and appreciation of personal and transferable skills.
6.  To develop an understanding of and abilities in using scientific method to academically investigate the field of Exercise, Health and Fitness.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this programme the student will be able:
1.  To demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and critical understanding of the key aspects of Exercise, Health & Fitness.
2.  To demonstrate, understand and reflect upon their own skills in relation to competencies to meet the needs of employers within the Allied Health and sports sectors.
3.  To analyse and evaluate developments in Exercise, Health & Fitness reflecting the inter- and multi -disciplinary nature of the programme of study.
4.  To recognise, analyse and respond to moral, ethical and safety issues including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct.
5.  To evaluate and demonstrate key teaching, learning and communication skills relevant to employment within the field of Exercise, Health & Fitness.
6.  To demonstrate use of scientific method within the individual investigation of an Exercise, Health and Fitness related project.

Brief Description of the Programme

The Exercise, Health and Fitness Foundation Degree is both vocational and academic and has been designed to ensure that students understand the science that underpins exercise health and physical activity across a range of client groups. Students will gain real life experience of working with clients in a range of different situations; this industry level experience will enhance the employment potential for many students. The sports department at the College has excellent teaching and laboratory facilities to ensure that students gain a range of experiences on the programme. Assessments are varied and include work related and live briefs from employers such as The Health & Well-being Board and the local fitness industry. On completion of the course students will gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). This Exercise Register has been set up to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of people who are using the services of exercise and fitness instructors, teachers and trainers. The Register is a must for all those wishing to work within the health and exercise field. The Register uses a process of self-regulation that recognises industry-based qualifications, practical competency, and requires exercise professionals to work within a Code of Ethical Practice. Members of the Register are given a card and registration certificate to prove their qualification and membership.

Programme Structure and Pathways

College: Truro and Penwith College

Year: 2016/17

Course Code: 4447 (full time)

5032 (part time)

Full/Part Time: Full Time/ Part Time

Programme Structure for FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness

FHEQ Level: 4 5 For: Year 1 2
F/T Route Year / P/T Route Year / Core or Option Module / Credits / Module
1 / 1 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1093 Anatomy and Physiology
1 / 1 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1097 Nutrition
1 / 1 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1095 Research Methods
1 / 1 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1094 Exercise Prescription
1 / 2 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1092 Exercise for Special Populations
1 / 2 / Core / 20 / TRUR 1153 Health Monitoring and Evaluation
2 / 2 / Core / 20 / TRUR 2163 Sport and Exercise Psychology
2 / 2 / Core / 20 / TRUR 2088 Exercise Physiology
2 / 3 / Core / 20 / TRUR 2164 Project
2 / 3 / Core / 20 / TRUR 2086 Social Context of Health and Fitness
2 / 3 / Optional A / 20 / TRUR 2090 Coaching Strength and Conditioning for Sport
2 / 3 / Optional A / 20 / TRUR 2091 Advanced Exercise Prescription
2 / 3 / Optional B / 20 / TRUR 2092 Diet, Fitness and Health
2 / 3 / Optional B / 20 / TRUR 2093 Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Total number of credits at Level 4 must be 120

Total of credits at Level 5 must be 120

A Foundation Degree therefore totals 120 Level 4 credits and 120 Level 5 credits.

Progression Route(s)

On successful completion of this programme students will be enabled to progress to Level 6 (the final year) of the BSc (Hons) Health and Fitness at Plymouth University, or to the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science (top up) at Truro and Penwith College.

The contribution of marks from prior levels of study to the progression award is governed by Plymouth University regulations.

Students may be able to apply for alternative Level 6 progression which they should discuss with the programme leader or University / College providing alternatives.

Exceptions to Plymouth University Regulations

None


Distinctive Features

The Exercise, Health and Fitness Foundation Degree is both vocational and academic and has been designed to ensure that students understand the science that underpins exercise, health and physical activity across a range of client groups. Students will gain real life experience of working with clients in a range of different situations; this industry level experience will enhance the employment potential for many students. The sports department at the College has excellent teaching and laboratory facilities to ensure that students gain a range of experiences on the programme. Assessments are varied and include work related and live briefs from employers such as The Health & Well-being Board and the local fitness industry. On completion of the course students will gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). This Exercise Register has been set up to help safeguard and to promote the health and interests of people who are using the services of exercise and fitness instructors, teachers and trainers. The Register is a must for all those wishing to work within the health and exercise field.

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Exposition and Mapping of Learning Outcomes, Teaching Learning and Assessment

Level: 4
Definitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme / Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods / Prog Aims / Prog intended Learning Outcomes / Range of Assessments / Related Core Modules
Knowledge / Understanding:
For this sub-bachelor level programme the following has been informed by the Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB), as well as QAA Subject Benchmark(s)
By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:
A threshold pass: Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with their area(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that (those) area(s) of study. In particular:
·  the major theories of health and fitness and an awareness of a variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks
·  the wider social and environmental implications of fitness in relation to health and is able to debate issues in relation to more general ethical perspectives
·  the processes and principles of enhancement and promoting health and fitness
·  the underlying biological processes involved in fitness such as anatomy, physiology and nutrition
·  key teaching, learning and communication skills relevant to the practice of promoting healthy lifestyles and specific fitness programmes / Primary:
·  Lectures and tutorials
·  Directed independent study
·  Learning from practical experience and observation
Secondary/Supplementary:
·  Case studies
·  Problem-solving exercises / 4
6 / 1
3
4
6 / Assessed via a combination of multiple choice tests, examinations, essays, presentations, practical demonstrations and seminar performances. / TRUR1092
TRUR1093
TRUR1094
TRUR1095
TRUR1153
TRUR1097
Cognitive and Intellectual Skills:
For this sub-bachelor level programme the following has been informed by the Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB), as well as QAA Subject Benchmark(s) / ·  Assessed practicals
·  Essays/projects/dissertations
·  Examinations/ tests
·  Coursework on practical application questions / TRUR1092
TRUR1093
TRUR1094
TRUR1095
TRUR1153
TRUR1097
By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for:
A threshold pass: Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study. They will also be able to demonstrate the ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their area(s) of study and/or work. In particular to:
·  critique rival theories and frameworks related to lifestyle choice and behaviour
·  analyse and synthesise situations related to fitness prescription in an informed and systematic way
·  intelligently apply appropriate principles in assessing fitness
·  demonstrate problem solving and research skills
·  demonstrate the accommodation of new ideas and practices
·  demonstrate subject-specific and generic skills, including skills of investigation and enquiry, oral and written communicative skills, the use of a range of technology systems for accessing data, resources, contacts and literature, and face-to-face skills. / Primary: