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Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford , Munster ,Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Health & Exercise Science

What is the BSc (Hons) in Health & Exercise Science?

The BSc (Hons) in Health and Exercise Science is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Exercise Sciences Common Entry Route. It is the successor programme of the BA (Hons) in Exercise and Health Studies. The BSc (Hons) in Health and Exercise Science combines the disciplines of exercise science and physical activity.  The Health and Exercise Science programme will give graduates the knowledge and skills needed to assist the general population, distinct population groups and those with health problems as they engage in physical activity and structured exercise programmes.

The programme is built on a broad-based exercise science education in physiology, biomechanics, psychology, nutrition, physical activity, strength and conditioning and exercise programming.

At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Evaluate physiological function, fitness, physical activity and well-being in a range of population groups including aged individuals and those with health problems
  • Develop and lead exercise programmes for these specialist groups
  • Apply psychological and behavioural change techniques to promote programme adherence and increase physical activity
  • Devise, implement and evaluate initiatives to increase physical activity and participation, targeting a variety of population groups in a variety of settings
  • Assist in distinguishing fact from fiction with reference to the fitness research literature

 

Campus Information

Cork Road

Intakes

  • Jan
  • July
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

WIT’s award-winning Careers Development Centre is the main point of contact for:

  • Students and graduates, helping you explore your options, develop your employability skills and make successful job applications
  • Academic Staff, supporting you to equip your students with the skills they need to enhance their employability and succeed in their future careers
  • Employers interested in securing the recruitment of well educated, career orientated, informed graduates

The Careers Development Centre supports the Institute in providing opportunities for students and graduates to develop the skills and attributes required to manage their careers throughout their working lives.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • You should be at least 17 years of age in January of the year of entry.
  • You must have a Secondary/High School Diploma, with good grades in English and Mathematics and at least 4 other subjects, on average + 60%.
  • Some courses have special entry requirements, which you should check under the course details.

Minimum Standard for Undergraduate entry
 
Examining Body/Framework

Minimum standard

IELTS

5.5 IELTS

(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)

TOEFL – Computer Based Test

196 (min score of 15 in each component)

TOEFL – Internet Based Test

70 (min score of 15 in each component)

TOEFL – Paper Based Test

550

GCE O-Level English Language

Grade C

GCSE English

Grade C

TIE

B2+

TOEIC

605

Trinity College London

Trinity GESE 8 or ISE II

Cambridge Exams

FCE (High Grade C)

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Grade C

South East Technological University (Certificate in English for Academic Study or the Certificate in Academic English)

Overall Pass

CEFR

B2

ETAPP

B2+

PTE (Academic)

50

QQI FET

Pass

Duolingo English Test

90

Oxford Test of English

111 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)

Irish Leaving Certificate

Ordinary Level O6

Language Cert 

B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 25)