Q: Modules

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 Anatomy for Exercise – SS4901 – 20 Credits Nutrition for Health and Exercise – SS5907 – 20 Credits Health-Related Fitness – SS4902 – 20 Credits Role of the Personal Trainer – SS5902 – 20 Credits Introduction to Research Methods – SS4903 – 20 Credits Further Research Methods – SS5903 – 20 Credits Exercise Physiology – SS4907 – 20 Credits Health and Exercise Psychology – SS5904 – 20 Credits Introduction to Public Health and Promotion – SS4908 – 20 Credits Health Perspectives and Physical Activity Interventions – SS5905 – 20 Credits Fitness Instruction and Exercise Prescription – SS4909 – 20 Credits Employability Skills for Exercise, Health and Fitness – SS5908 – 20 Credits

Q: Tuition Fees

For 2025 entry, tuition fees for full-time study are £8,250 per year. Additional Costs Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits Variable dependent on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the FdSc. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is £44. Equipment and Materials Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Chester. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source. Students will provide their own practical kit to participate in fitness testing sessions and gym-based practical activities. Students will provide their own day-to-day stationary items e.g. scientific calculator, pens, pencils, notebooks. Additional Vocational Qualifications Students have the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. Approximate cost is £500. Volunteering Opportunities for Personal Development Variable depending on type of activity.

Question 1

Start Date and Duration

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The course will start in September and will take two years, full-time to complete.
This course will take place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.

Question 2

Course Content

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Question 3

Assessment Methods

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Question 4

Entry Requirements

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Question 5

Course Cost

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Question 6

Future Progression Opportunities

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Question 7

Degree Overview

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Validated By:

UCAS Code: 
					C610

Institution Code: 
					S51
								
					Entry Requirements: 
					80 UCAS Tariff Points

Programme Specification:
				   View Programme Specification here.

Programme Handbook: 
					Coming Soon

ProgrammeLeader: 
					Craig Sumnercsumner@sthelens.ac.uk

Question 8

Modules

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YEAR 1
		  YEAR 2

Anatomy for Exercise &#8211; SS4901 &#8211; 20 Credits
			Nutrition for Health and Exercise &#8211; SS5907 &#8211; 20  Credits

Health-Related Fitness &#8211; SS4902 &#8211; 20 Credits
			Role of the Personal Trainer &#8211; SS5902 &#8211; 20  Credits

Introduction to Research Methods &#8211; SS4903 &#8211; 20 Credits
			Further Research Methods &#8211; SS5903 &#8211; 20 Credits

Exercise Physiology &#8211; SS4907 &#8211; 20 Credits
			Health and Exercise Psychology &#8211; SS5904 &#8211; 20  Credits

Introduction to Public Health and Promotion &#8211; SS4908 &#8211; 20 Credits
		  Health Perspectives and Physical Activity  Interventions &#8211; SS5905 &#8211; 20 Credits

Fitness Instruction and Exercise Prescription &#8211; SS4909 &#8211; 20 Credits
		  Employability Skills for Exercise, Health and  Fitness &#8211; SS5908 &#8211; 20 Credits

Question 9

Learning Environment and Assessment

Accepted Answer

This Foundation Degree takes a hands-on-approach to learning, through theoretical and practical based sessions, workshops, group work and presentations. You will also benefit from trips and guest lecturers.
	The second-year employability skills module will provide a professional setting, allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you have acquired from the degree.
	Assessment methods include practical assessments, case studies, poster presentations, work placements, reflective writing, personal development planning, exams, written assignments and a research seminar/conference presentation.

Question 10

Tuition Fees

Accepted Answer

For 2025 entry, tuition fees for full-time study are &pound;8,250 per year.
	
	Additional Costs

Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits
				Variable dependent on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the FdSc. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is &pound;44.

Equipment and Materials
				Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Chester. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.
					Students will provide their own practical kit to participate in fitness testing sessions and gym-based practical activities.
					Students will provide their own day-to-day stationary items e.g. scientific calculator, pens, pencils, notebooks.

Additional Vocational Qualifications
				Students have the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. Approximate cost is &pound;500.

Volunteering Opportunities for Personal Development
				Variable depending on type of activity.

Question 11

Financial Support

Accepted Answer

Subject to eligibility, students can apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the full cost of tuition fees, which means you don&#8217;t have to pay anything upfront and there&#8217;s nothing to pay back until you&#8217;re qualified and earning over &pound;481 a week, &pound;2,083 a month or &pound;25,000 a year. You may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. Visit our finance support page for more information.

Study Enhancement Gift
	
  All new, first year (level 4), full-time undergraduates studying a qualifying Foundation Degree, Bachelor&#8217;s Degree or Higher National Diploma at University Centre St Helens, will receive a non-repayable Study Enhancement Gift up to the value of &pound;400. This could be a specific gift, such as a laptop, or subject specific equipment, extra qualifications or trips and visits.
	For more information, visit our study enhancement gift page.

Question 12

Careers and Progression

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YEAR 1	YEAR 2
Anatomy for Exercise – SS4901 – 20 Credits	Nutrition for Health and Exercise – SS5907 – 20 Credits
Health-Related Fitness – SS4902 – 20 Credits	Role of the Personal Trainer – SS5902 – 20 Credits
Introduction to Research Methods – SS4903 – 20 Credits	Further Research Methods – SS5903 – 20 Credits
Exercise Physiology – SS4907 – 20 Credits	Health and Exercise Psychology – SS5904 – 20 Credits
Introduction to Public Health and Promotion – SS4908 – 20 Credits	Health Perspectives and Physical Activity Interventions – SS5905 – 20 Credits
Fitness Instruction and Exercise Prescription – SS4909 – 20 Credits	Employability Skills for Exercise, Health and Fitness – SS5908 – 20 Credits

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Validated By:
UCAS Code:	C610
Institution Code:	S51
Entry Requirements:	80 UCAS Tariff Points
Programme Specification:	View Programme Specification here.
Programme Handbook:	Coming Soon
ProgrammeLeader:	Craig Sumnercsumner@sthelens.ac.uk

Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits	Variable dependent on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.Students are required to undertake a formal work placement whilst on the FdSc. Dependant on the nature of the placement, a DBS check may be required. Approximate cost is £44.
Equipment and Materials	Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library or University of Chester. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source. Students will provide their own practical kit to participate in fitness testing sessions and gym-based practical activities. Students will provide their own day-to-day stationary items e.g. scientific calculator, pens, pencils, notebooks.
Additional Vocational Qualifications	Students have the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. Approximate cost is £500.
Volunteering Opportunities for Personal Development	Variable depending on type of activity.

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Sport and Fitness

FdSc Exercise, Health and Fitness (Full-Time) – 2025 Entry

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More information

Additional Costs

Study Enhancement Gift

Connecting Classroom to Career

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Behaviour Counsellor

Zoologist

RSPCA Inspector

Animal Care Worker

Dog Groomer

Events & Open Days

Year 10 and 11 Open Event

Year 10 and 11 Open Event

Let’s get social

Main Address

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