BSc Sport Science, Physical Education And Coaching
Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted) BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access to HE: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the outdoors (e.g. practical experience, work experience, Duke of Edinburgh Award).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include programming, control systems, data analysis, statistics, research methods, and human behaviour. A final-year dissertation module allows students to undertake an independent research project or critical literature review. Work placements are available through established links with organisations including UK Sport, Sport Wales, and Premier League clubs.
Modules
- Foundations of Physical Education, Movement and Physical Literacy
- Mechanisms of Body Regulation
- Neuroscience of Sport Performance
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Emotional and Social Foundations in Sport
- Introduction to Human Movement
- Skill Acquisition
- Teaching and Learning in Physical Education
- Research Skills in Sport Science
- Career Development and Professional Practice in Physical Education and Coaching
- Nutrition for Performance and Health
- Sport Psychology in Action
- Dissertation
- Talent Identification and Development
- Physical Literacy, Behaviour Change and Lifelong Physical Activity
- People and the Environment
- Personality in Sport and Exercise
- Stress and Performance
- Physiology of Athletic Development and Training Design
- Sport and Exercise Medicine