Consists of two 15 credit modules:
About the modules:
Nutrition:
The food we consume directly influences the
functions of our body. Our bodies need adequate nutrition otherwise they begin
to function abnormally. We can optimise our physical and psychological wellbeing
by consuming a healthy balanced diet. This unit aims to equip the student with
the knowledge, skills and competencies to understand the nutritional composition
of food and the effects of nutritional choices on the health of a person.
Students will gain knowledge of the importance of eating a balanced diet and the
dangers associated with the consumption of a poor diet. They will focus on diet
prescription for specific populations and gain an understanding of labelling
systems and the pitfalls that can be associated with them. Students will
research current therapeutic diets for specific groups with intolerances and
diseases while also investigating fad diets. Students will learn about the
components of the digestive system and how it functions and will become familiar
with the academic language associated with nutrition. Within this unit students
will engage in self-directed learning.
Anatomy and
Physiology:
The study of the human body is vital in understanding
how movement is produced, the systems at work and how they work together to
create athletic movement. Anatomy studies the structure of the human body while
physiology is concerned with understanding its function. This unit is designed
for students wanting to gain knowledge of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal
system and understanding how movement is produced. Students interested in
careers such as personal training, physical education teaching, occupational
therapy, coaching, exercise prescription and performance analysis would find
this a key unit in informing their practice. This unit will explore the
structure and function of the skeleton, osteology and the anatomy of bones and
bone growth, types of joint, their structure and their contribution to range of
movement. Students will examine the structure of the musculoskeletal system and
begin to understand the complexities involved in effective performance. This
unit will explore the structure and function of the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems and their role in exercise, the changes that take place and
the effect of environmental factors on their effectiveness.
*tuition
fees will be paid for by a grant given directly to University Centre Somerset,
but please be aware accessing MAP funding will reduce your residual future
Lifelong Learning
Entitlement funds
by a fixed rate of £2312.50.
Consists of two 15 credit modules:
About the modules:
Nutrition:
The food we consume directly influences the
functions of our body. Our bodies need adequate nutrition otherwise they begin
to function abnormally. We can optimise our physical and psychological wellbeing
by consuming a healthy balanced diet. This unit aims to equip the student with
the knowledge, skills and competencies to understand the nutritional composition
of food and the effects of nutritional choices on the health of a person.
Students will gain knowledge of the importance of eating a balanced diet and the
dangers associated with the consumption of a poor diet. They will focus on diet
prescription for specific populations and gain an understanding of labelling
systems and the pitfalls that can be associated with them. Students will
research current therapeutic diets for specific groups with intolerances and
diseases while also investigating fad diets. Students will learn about the
components of the digestive system and how it functions and will become familiar
with the academic language associated with nutrition. Within this unit students
will engage in self-directed learning.
Anatomy and
Physiology:
The study of the human body is vital in understanding
how movement is produced, the systems at work and how they work together to
create athletic movement. Anatomy studies the structure of the human body while
physiology is concerned with understanding its function. This unit is designed
for students wanting to gain knowledge of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal
system and understanding how movement is produced. Students interested in
careers such as personal training, physical education teaching, occupational
therapy, coaching, exercise prescription and performance analysis would find
this a key unit in informing their practice. This unit will explore the
structure and function of the skeleton, osteology and the anatomy of bones and
bone growth, types of joint, their structure and their contribution to range of
movement. Students will examine the structure of the musculoskeletal system and
begin to understand the complexities involved in effective performance. This
unit will explore the structure and function of the cardiovascular and
respiratory systems and their role in exercise, the changes that take place and
the effect of environmental factors on their effectiveness.
*tuition
fees will be paid for by a grant given directly to University Centre Somerset,
but please be aware accessing MAP funding will reduce your residual future
Lifelong Learning
Entitlement funds
by a fixed rate of £2312.50.
Because all the new short courses are of a level 4 standard to be eligible for these you will need to: