Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Promotion)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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魅影直播 the course
This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for working in the health and wellness sectors. It covers a broad range of health-related topics from cultural awareness and exercise prescription to health promotion to human nutrition and will provide you with the communication, problem solving, critical analysis and teamwork skills required within the multidisciplinary field of health promotion. Some of the areas you鈥檒l study include: the determinants of health and health inequalities; settings-based approaches to health promotion 鈥搘here we live, learn, work and play; cultural understandings of health within the context of Aotearoa New Zealand; disability and health鈥 physical activity prescription for health; disease and rehabilitation; research design and implementation. Work placements with organisations involved in health promotion (such as Community and Public Health | Te Mana Ora, M膩ori and Pacific health providers and workplace wellness) will give you real-world experience and ensure you鈥檙e work-ready when you graduate. Part-time up to 6 years.
Entry requirements
What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic 5.5 Listening 5.5 Reading 5.5 Writing 5.5 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/understanding-secondary-quals/university-entrance/
魅影直播 the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara鈥檚 dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events 鈥 contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.