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Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Human Biology Open Day

Human Biology Open Day - Welcome and Overview

Dr Stacy Clemes – Senior lecturer in Human Biology and Human Biology Admissions Tutor

13.15 Introductory talk The University, the Human Biology degree programme,

admissions, questions

14.00 Tour with student guides Laboratory class taster practicals, School facilities, campus

facilities

15.30 Tea/coffee Chance for informal discussion with staff and students

Last bus 17.00

Voted the UK’s Best Student Experience

we aim to provide you with…

The Best Experience for Employability

highly regarded by employers

90% of graduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation

giving you a competitive edge

courses offer a career-enhancing year long work placement

access to specialist advisors, vacancy information/employer drop-in sessions

The Best Experience for Academic Life

high quality teaching and research

top three for teaching quality and top five in National Student Survey

internationally recognised research

highly rated schools / departments

75% schools/departments Top 10 in the Times / Sunday Times league tables

The Best Experience for Support

dedicated academic support

personal academic tutor support for all students

comprehensive personal support

with financial, health and welfare guidance and support

support for students with disabilities, additional needs and mental health issues

The Best Experience for Activities

a unique students’ union and experience

with over 100 clubs/societies and an exciting social scene

UK’s largest student fundraising organisation

lively entertainment programme

facilities, support, volunteering opportunities

The Best Experience for Location

campus living in central UK location

UK’s largest single-site green campus

90 minutes to London and convenient links to rest of UK and world-wide

town, city and country life on your doorstep

regular shuttle bus across campus and into town

close to Nottingham, Leicester and Peak District National Park

excellent academic services

state-of-the-art teaching, research, IT, library and study facilities

vibrant , modern living facilities

all students offered a room in University hall in their first year (for firm choices)

wireless networking in all academic buildings, cafés and Students’ Union

The Best Experience for Facilities

The Best Experience for Sport

the best sports university in the UK

unrivalled sports facilities and coaches

hosted Team GB prior to 2012 Olympics

sport for all is actively encouraged

full range of recreational activities (both free and payable)

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

A TOP SCHOOL - Highly rated in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian and the Complete Independent 2013 league tables.

LEADING RESEARCH - our research has influenced policy and practice around the world.

Well equipped facilities

Friendly and approachable staff

Excellent job prospects

What is Human Biology?

Biology of humans from molecular to population level Human Structure and Function Variability Genetics Cultural influences Adaptation (Exercise, Environment)

Evolution (Human Origins) Life Cycle (Growth, Development, Ageing) Health (Nutrition, Disease)

A research-led programme with excellence in teaching

Internationally renowned research: Growth, development & ageing Health in developing and developed countries Physical activity and health

Emphasis on: Biology from molecule to population International perspective Health

Degree structure

Part A: Basic sciences Part B: Core biological modules

(Industrial placement year) Part C: Research project & advanced modules

Current first year modules (Part A)

*optional modules include:Ergonomics and Design 1 Ergonomics in Design of Everyday ArtefactsIntroduction to Ergonomics Introduction to Environmental ErgonomicsBasic Developmental Psychology Fitness & TrainingSocial & Cultural Psychologies Basic Biological PsychologyLanguages Basic Experimental Psychology

Languages

Semester 1 Semester 2

Basic Biochemistry (Part 1 and 2, 20 credits)

Anatomy and Physiology 1 (10 credits) Anatomy and Physiology 2 (10 credits)

Genetics and Cell Biology (20 credits)Human Evolution & Adaptation (10 credits)

Data Analysis in Human Biology (10 credits)

Human Biology and Society (10 credits) Homeostasis (10 credits)

A typical module

Anatomy & physiology I Contact per week

1.5 hour lecture 1 hour practical alternate weeks

Independent study Reading Revision

Assessment 2 in class tests 1 2-hour exam

*optional modules include:Vision Thermal EnvironmentHuman Response to Noise and Vibration Measurement of Sensation and PerceptionOrganisational BehaviourCritical Inquiry in Physical Activity & HealthHuman Memory and Cognition Part 1 Human Memory and Cognition Part 2Exercise Biochemistry Exercise BiochemistryHuman Evolution

Semester 1 Semester 2

Exercise Physiology 2 (Part 1 and 2, 20 credits)

Growth and Development (10 credits) Human Ageing (10 credits)

Experiment Design and Analysis 1 (10 credits) Experiment Design and Analysis 2 (10 credits)

Measurement and Evaluation (10 credits) Human Genomics: Principles & Applications (20 credits)Ecology of Nutrition (10 credits)

Current second year modules (Part B)

According to the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity is the 4 th leading contributor to global mortality

The measurement of physical activity enables us to understand activity levels and patterns in different population

Why study Measurement and Evaluation?

In the 2008 Health Survey for England, when assessed via questionnaire, 39% of men and 29% of women reported conducting sufficient amounts of physical activity to benefit their health

But, what happens if you change the measurement tool?....

39% of men & 29% of women

6% of men & 4% of women

0

10

20

30

40

50

Self-reported PA Objectively measured PA

%

Proportion of adults meeting PA guidelines

Men Women

Why study Measurement and Evaluation?

Industrial Placements (year 3, of the 4 year programme)

Food Standards Agency, London

School of Anatomy and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia, Perth Abbott Diabetes Care, Oxfordshire London Hospital Medical Schools

Forensic Science Service, Birmingham Medical Research Council Human Nutrition Research Unit, Cambridge Medical Research Council Epidemiology Research Unit, Cambridge University of Witwatersrand, South Africa Leicester Royal Infirmary Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

*optional modules include:Applied Physiology of Sports Performance Applied VisionPhysiology of Exercise and Health Physiology of Exercise in Special PopulationsPsychology and Health Sport Nutrition

Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion

Semester 1 Semester 2

Final Year Project (40 credits)

Human Performance at Environmental Extremes (20 credits) Infectious Diseases in Humans (10 credits)

Sugar, Salt, Fat (10 credits) Lifestyle and Disease (10 credits)

Human Evolution (10 credits) Body Composition (10 credits)

Forensic DNA Analysis (20 credits) At least 20 credits must be taken from these modules in each semester

Current final year modules (Part C)

Example third year projects

Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism and type 2 diabetes in a northern Indian Population

Socioeconomic status, maternal health and infant nutritional status in states of Kerala and Orissa in India

Do people who have had a “sunshine holiday” have better vitamin D status the following winter?

The effect of extended sleep upon hunger and appetite Comparison of bone in playing and non-playing arm of squash players Validation of a novel leg exerciser to prevent DVT during long haul flights Physical activity and sitting time measured in office workers

Links with Industry

In collaboration with Technogym, Loughborough are creating the first Wellness Campus, targeting both students and staff

A number of students have conducted final year projects on topics linked to this collaboration

Teaching in Human Biology

Each student takes 120

credits each year

A 10 credit module is 100

hours of student effort

The 24 hours of contact are

typically

• Taught modules 10 or 20 credits • Project modules 40 credits

• 24 contact hours• 76 hours individual study

• Lectures (1 – 2 hours)• Tutorials (1 hour)• Laboratory practical sessions (2-3 hours)• Group work, seminars, individual sessions

Facilities

Teaching labs Wet labs Physiology Anatomy Computer/ multimedia

Research labs Genetics Molecular biology Body Composition Environmental ergonomics Physical activity

Lecture rooms Student common room Intranet (virtual learning environment) Library

Your future starts here

89.2% of Human Biology 2012 graduates in work or further study 6 months after graduation (national average = 83%) (of those available for work)

69.2% in graduate-level employment or graduate-level further study

Because of the skills they offer, Human Biology graduates are attractive to employers recruiting “graduates of any discipline”, e.g. for accountancy, marketing

Many graduate jobs and postgraduate training opportunities entered a year or more after graduation

Many who start in non-graduate jobs will be in a professional career within a few years

What do our graduates do?

Employment Scientific (e.g. DNA analyst, drug safety associate, NHS

Scientist Training Programme) Scientific related (e.g. scientific or clinical writing, sales or

marketing) Health (e.g. clinical physiology, dietetic assistant, clinical

data/coding) Teaching (e.g. teacher trainee/assistant, technical support) Sports (professional athlete, coach, sport development

officer) Graduate training schemes (retail management,

accountancy) Service sector employment Administration/personnel

Further Study Research degrees Medicine degrees Subject allied to medicine degrees PGCE (teaching degree) Other postgraduate degrees

What do our graduates do?

Admissions

Typical intake 50-55 students

Responses to conditional offer: Conditional firm (first choice) Conditional insurance (second choice)

If you do not meet your offer: You will find out on results day whether you have a place, we

normally offer a place to people who have missed their offer by 1 grade

A number of bursaries are available through the University

Why choose Human Biology at Loughborough University?

Course content

Highly rated teaching

Research excellence

Student experience

Campus university

Facilities

Any questions

For more information, contact: Dr Stacy Clemes – Human Biology Admissions Tutor (

S.A.Clemes@lboro.ac.uk) Miss Emma Jacques – SSEHS Admissions Administrator (

E.Jacques@lboro.ac.uk) Or visit: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/