BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades BBC (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): 112 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 Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Sport and Physical Activity; Applied Science; Health and Social Care National Diploma/Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification must be in Biology, Sport, Applied Science or Health subject or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Required subjects: Accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and includes an independent research project at Level 6. An optional placement year is available, extending the programme to four years.
Modules
- 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