Course: FdSc Sport, Health and Exercise

The course has been set up in response to skills shortages in the sport, health, lifestyle and fitness industries. It has been designed after lengthy talks with employers, including health organisations and gyms, about the needs of the industry and the health needs of the population.

You will develop core subject-specific knowledge and abilities, and a range of transferrable skills that employers look for; such as producing a range of documents, analyse and synthesise information, work effectively within a team, manage your own learning and workload, solve problems and critically reflect on your own and others work. Graduates have gone on to work as exercise referral specialists, personal trainers, sports therapists, sports coaches and teacher training. (Some of these careers required additional study)

Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study.  This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Modules you may study include:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise
• Social and Psychological Perspectives
• Exercise Prescription and Testing
• Sports Massage and Injury
• Work Experience as a Resource of Learning
• Advanced Training Techniques
• Nutrition and Weight Management
• Public Health Promotion 

You can apply for this course on the University of Suffolk website to study at the East Coast College Great Yarmouth campus. Click ‘More Information’ to be taken to the full course and application page.

This course is due to move to The Place – our new university centre opening in Great Yarmouth town centre – in 2025!