Bachelor of Exercise in Sport and Leisure

Enter the ever-changing world of sport and leisure.

overview

This Bachelor of exercise in sport and leisure provides the depth of theory and level of application needed to inform professional practice in sport, leisure and fitness environments. The core discipline is exercise science, with modules in business management and psycho-social studies to ensure a well-rounded professional. The integration of these knowledge fields ensures that graduates are able to design, manage and implement scientifically-based programmes for a range of participants within a range of sport, fitness or leisure business environments. Qualifying graduates are able to critically respond to the industries they serve, demonstrating the conceptual, applied and reflexive knowledge which informs professional practice. Educated in the latest theories, graduates can design, manage and implement exercise programmes within a wide scope of practice. Ensuring that individual needs and goals are met through leadership, mentoring and motivational techniques learnt through their studies.

key facts

Duration

Full-Time: 3 Years
Part-Time: 5 Years

Starting

N/A

Location

Montagne Blanche Campus

Course Content

Year 1

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

  • Human Life Science 1
  • Screening and Assessment 1
  • Nutrition 1
  • Exercise Prescription 1
  • Programme management 1

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

  • Theories and Principles of Business and Management

SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES

  • Theories of Sport and Leisure

PSYCHO SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Academic thought and practice: introduction to research and professional development
  • Psychological principles of health promotion, motivation and communication
  • Facilitating learning: teaching adults and children
Year 2

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

  • Human Life Science 2
  • Screening and Assessment 2
  • Nutrition 2
  • Exercise Prescription 2
  • Programme management 2

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

  • Finance management, governance, policy and professional practice
  • Marketing, sales and customer care
  • Human resources management and industrial relations

PSYCHO SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Academic thought and practice: Ethics and methods of research
  • Psychology and health promotion: positive psychology and mental resilience
  • Leadership: emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection, communication and presentation skills
Year 3

ELECTIVES

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

  • Corporate wellness: exercise programme design and management
  • Community health: exercise programme design and management
  • Sport conditioning: exercise programme design and management
  • Fitness and health clubs: exercise programme design and management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

  • Fitness and leisure management
  • Sport programme management
  • Corporate wellness programme management
  • Community health programme management


COMPULSORY

PSYCHO SOCIAL STUDIES

  • Academic thought and practice: monitoring and evaluation
  • Facilitating learning: mentoring and coaching
  • Leadership: leading change, leading teams

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

EITHER Pass in:

3 subjects at A-level and 1 subject at subsidiary level at Higher School Certificate Examination;

OR Pass in:

2 subjects at A-level and 2 subjects at subsidiary level at the Higher School Certificate Examination;

and

OR Pass in:

3 subjects at A-level at the London General Certificate Examination.

Or

A relevant Diploma/National Diploma from a recognised institution.

Career Opportunities

The programme allows you to enter into the sport, exercise and fitness industry.

    • Prescribe and manage a facility (Health club/ community setting/Corporate Gym)
    • Entrepreneur
    • Self-employed (exercise practitioner)
    • Exercise Specialist
    • Sport Conditioning Trainer
    • Fitness Programme Manager
    • Leisure Manager
    • Sport Programme Manager

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000 (one-off, Non refundable)

Admin Fee: Rs 8000 (Annually Payable at the Start of the Academic year)

Exam Fee: Rs 800 (per module)

Additional Fees may be applicable.

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of the course, offered by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research. This applies only to local students pursuing their studies on Full Time basis. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

Note: The above applies to students in the Republic of Mauritius only.

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