Health and Exercise Science with Professional Placement

University of Bath

Prepare yourself for a range of careers, promoting health at an individual or population level.This course combines science, social science and public health. Through learning about how the human body works, you will understand the impact that physical activity, diet and other lifestyle choices have on health and wellbeing.Throughout this degree, you'll focus on three core themes:Exercise Science provides a fundamental, interdisciplinary understanding of human functionBehavioural Medicine explores how we can use the principles of exercise science to promote health, or treat and prevent diseasePublic Health investigates the determinants of population health, focusing particularly on the role of physical activity and lifestyle in the health of a populationThrough these core themes, you will apply your knowledge to health and exercise settings. This will help you to understand their relevance in current practice.

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