4B022E - Health and Fitness Foundations 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B022E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Health and Fitness Foundations | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Tom Owens | ||
| Module Team: | Adnan Haq, Nathan Evans, Peter Ashcroft | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The aims of the module are:
Build your confidence and practical skills to design and deliver safe, effective exercise programmes that help people improve their fitness and overall health.
Gain hands-on experience through real-world challenges that prepare you for industry-recognised qualifications with CIMSPA at Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer level.
Learn how the body and mind work together by exploring exercise training, nutrition, and psychology, and how to use this knowledge to motivate and support clients in achieving their goals.
Content Summary
If you’re passionate about fitness, health, and helping others improve their well-being, this module is where your professional journey begins. Health & Fitness Foundations gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience to plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective exercise programmes for a range of people.
You’ll explore what it really means to be a fitness professional, from assessing health and fitness, to building personalised training plans and understanding how nutrition and psychology influence performance and motivation. Each week focuses on a different aspect of exercise prescription, from flexibility and mobility to cardiovascular fitness and strength training.
Through practical workshops, live challenges, and industry-standard qualifications recognised by CIMSPA (L2 Gym Instructor, L3 Personal Trainer), you’ll gain the essential skills employers look for in gym and personal training professionals. By the end of the module, you’ll be confident in your ability to coach others, communicate effectively, and take the first step toward a successful career in health, fitness, or performance.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 20 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 144 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 20 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Plan, deliver, and evaluate safe and effective exercise programmes for healthy adults, drawing on foundational knowledge of health, fitness, and behaviour change, while applying relevant professional standards. |
| LO2 | Reflect on professional practice and personal development by demonstrating appropriate communication, technical skills, and ethical behaviours aligned to industry expectations and employability in the fitness and health sector. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Client Consultation and PAR-Q (Part 1) - Students carry out an initial consultation and health screening to assess a client’s readiness for exercise, goals, and preferences. Eight-Week Training Programme (Part 2) - Students design a structured plan applying the FITT and SPORT principles to meet their client’s needs and justify their exercise choices. Preparation and Delivery of Two 60-Minute Training Sessions (Part 3) – Students prepare and deliver practical sessions demonstrating safe, effective, and engaging instruction across cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility components. Evaluation of Training Sessions (Part 4) - Students critically evaluate their session delivery, reflect on client outcomes, and identify areas for professional improvement. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |