Course Overview

Current statistics around obesity, diabetes, inactivity and poor dietary intakes are alarming, showing 29% of UK adults classified as obese and 20% and 14% of year 6 primary school children classified as obese and overweight respectively. In addition, 4.8 million adults in the UK are living with diabetes which emphasises the opportunity and demand for lifestyle-based interventions to facilitate change in morbidity and premature mortality rates.

Those who are active and eat well have a decreased chance of developing lifestyle disorders and enjoy an enhanced physical, social and mental health status. Moreover, those who are suffering with disease, disorders, physical restrictions or impairments can benefit greatly from a change in behaviour, which sees them incorporating new approaches within their lifestyle. However, being able to recognise the importance of a healthy lifestyle right through to making positive and consistent behaviour change, requires specialised knowledge and skills.

To ensure success, the practitioner must have an in-depth understanding of underpinning scientific principles yet also be skilled in advocating and incorporating change into a person’s daily schedule. For this reason, the art and science of exercise prescription and dietary intervention is tremendously complex and takes years to learn and hone. You will learn the skills and competencies associated with all aspects of exercise prescription and dietary intervention through a combination of theoretical and practical applications.

In the most recent National Student Survey (NSS) 100% of students said they were satisfied with the amount of advice and guidance they received, as well as the opportunities they had to explore ideas or concepts in depth (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2022 data).

You will:

• You will undertake applied work in the workplace, schools and clinical settings to equip you to prescribe exercise- and nutrition-based strategies for the prevention and treatment of ill-health

• You will study on the UK’s first BSc (Hons) in 'Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine'

• You will undertake vocational awards during your studies, in order to gain relevant industry experience in ‘Gym Instructing’ and ‘Personal Training’

• You will have the opportunity to undertake a practitioner placement (150 hours) during your final year, which will give you valuable learning experience and enhanced employability

General Eligibility

GCSE

Minimum of three GCSE's at Grade 4/C including English Language and Maths (or equivalent) You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

112 tariff points, at least one science subject preferred (can include psychology, sociology, sport, PE)

A level

112 tariff points, at least one A2 science subject preferred (can include biology, psychology, sociology, sport, PE)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).