BSc (Hons) Exercise and Wellness Management Top Up

This top-up degree is designed for those who have already completed a foundation degree or HND in exercise and wellness management. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained at level 4 and 5, providing advanced training in the principles and practices of exercise and wellness management. Students will learn about the latest research and trends in the field, as well as develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The course is designed to prepare students for a career in the exercise and wellness industry, including roles such as fitness instructors, personal trainers, health coaches, and sports development officers.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including the university's fitness suite and performance analysis laboratory. The course also includes a work-based learning component, where students can apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Leading Exercise and Wellness Education at the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is renowned for its excellence in sports and exercise science education. Our experienced lecturers are actively involved in research and have extensive industry experience, ensuring that our students receive the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. The university's location in the heart of the West Midlands also provides excellent opportunities for placements and networking with local organizations.

This exciting course combines exercise and wellness with management to provide you with a degree that will enable you to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector. You will have the opportunity to embrace the wider exercise and fitness industry by recognizing emerging and popular exercise trends alongside more traditional fitness activities. You will apply physiological, anatomical, and psychological knowledge in utilizing exercise to improve fitness, wellness, and health, and knowledge development to enable you to make considered and informed business and marketing decisions.

This degree is aimed at students who work or want to work in one of the many areas of the health and exercise science sector. It combines academic study with vocational experience and will provide knowledge, understanding, and skills in areas of business and management, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, fitness and exercise, coaching, and mentoring.

The National Employers Skills Survey estimated that 19% of all establishments in the active leisure, learning and well-being industry covered by the survey were facing vacancies, equating to some 7,000 vacant jobs. Seven percent of all establishments reported that they were facing hard-to-fill vacancies and 4% of establishments were facing a skill shortage vacancy. Skills shortages occur when businesses cannot recruit enough people who are appropriately qualified, skilled, or experienced. The level of vacancies is slightly higher in the active leisure, learning, and well-being sector.

The course is aimed at people who have completed a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HND or hold an equivalent qualification in exercise wellness management or a related subject. This qualification must be a full level 4 and level 5 qualification (120 credits for each year of study).

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.