BSc Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CDD (or equivalent) Required subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A Level or level 3 equivalent, at grade C or above Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Biology; Sport; Applied Science; Health T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Biology, Chemistry or a Health-related subject OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Sport, Health or a Science-related subject at Higher level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Required subjects: Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Required subjects: Accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a relevant Science subject (e.g Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication and Writing. The course includes a foundation year, with guaranteed progression to the first year upon completion. The course is endorsed by the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES).
Modules
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Negotiated Studies
- Health and Wellbeing in Society
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
- Becoming a Practitioner in Sport and Exercise
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Skills and Data Analysis
- Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Science of Strength and Conditioning
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology in Extreme Environments
- Exercise Referral and Prescription
- Performance Analysis of Elite Sport
- Psychology of Talent Identification and Development in Sport
- Strength and Conditioning in Practice