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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fitness Management with Placement Year

Southampton Solent University

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 13,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 9,650 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, United Kingdom

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Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fitness Management with Placement Year

Program Overview

This bespoke degree is for anyone who is passionate about pursuing a career in the fitness industry. From fitness technology to operations management, and strategic marketing to advanced personal training; this course will prepare you for a career in one of the world's fastest growing sectors.

Gaining real-world experience is central to the course and to build upon the knowledge gained while studying for their degree, students are required to undertake a four-week work experience placement within the fitness industry. This will expose them to a real-life working environment, whether it be with a large fitness operator, boutique fitness studio, small independent club, local authority, budget gym operator, or other fitness organisation.
Students are taught by a wide range of specialists who have extensive fitness management and/or fitness industry experience. The teaching team also have experience working with awarding bodies, sector skills councils, training providers and the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).
To support the academic modules delivered within this degree, students will have the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers from the fitness industry, some of whom are graduates from Solent’s health and exercise sciences programme.
Students also have the opportunity to be a part of the Solent PT initiative, working for an extended period with external clients and Solent University staff. Students are expected to produce their own business and marketing plan to target and recruit clients with goals that match their specific areas of training expertise and interest.
This course provides students with the opportunity to gain entry to the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at the start of their degree - essential for any qualified fitness professional.

Placement Year

If you apply for this course with a placement year, you have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry between your second and third years.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Co-op Duration

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southampton Solent University

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 19 - With no score less than

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Alternative entry to this course is through the Sport,Health and Exercise Science Foundation Year

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Your Future
Suitable roles for graduates include:

Fitness management
Personal training
Health and fitness coaching
Sales and marketing
Physical activity development
Exercise referral

Placements

Students must complete a health and fitness industry specific four-week work experience placement prior to commencing the second year of the degree. The students themselves are responsible for locating and securing a suitable placement, with support from the University.
Work experience is embedded within the course via the Solent PT scheme. Students will be provided with a university staff member in their second year to work with for a minimum of 15 weeks. This will be replicated in their final year when students will work with two clients, one of whom will have different goals to their previous client and another who they must recruit themselves via their own marketing initiative.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.