BSc Health and Exercise Science
Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB including A in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in one science or mathematics subject.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Health and Exercise Science, a sport and exercise science degree focusing on physiological, behavioural and policy factors affecting human wellbeing. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. Students undertake a professional placement year in the third year and complete an independent research project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through Functional anatomy and biomechanics, Human biochemistry, Human physiology, and The psychology of sport, exercise and health. The second year advances into specialized study with Physiology of health, exercise and nutrition, Population level public health, Psychology and health communication, and Sport and exercise medicine. The third year consists entirely of a compulsory Professional placement. The final year concludes the degree with a Research project and Tackling interdisciplinary challenges.
Modules
- Functional anatomy and biomechanics
- Human biochemistry
- Human physiology
- Public and social health
- Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists
- The psychology of sport, exercise and health
- Physiology of health, exercise and nutrition
- Population level public health
- Psychology and health communication
- Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists
- Sport and exercise medicine
- Professional placement
- Research project
- Tackling interdisciplinary challenges