BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and health assessment may be required for certain modules/placements. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, psychological assessment and clinical skills. The programme includes an interdisciplinary module with other sport science programmes, a work experience placement, and a final-year dissertation presented at a student thesis conference. Students can specialise in psychology, biomechanics, physiology or nutrition in their final year.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Principles of Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Introduction to Practice in Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology
- Conducting Science in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Introduction to Exercise and Training
- Social Psychology of Sport, Health and Exercise
- Sport Physiology
- Analysis of Human Movement
- Applied Issues in Strength and Conditioning
- Research Methods
- Nutrition in Sport and Exercise
- Dissertation (Sciences)
- Professional Practice in Sport, Health and Exercise Science
- Interdisciplinary Considerations in Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science
- Exercise Prescription for Health in Special Populations
- Biomechanics of Sports Performance and Injury Prevention
- Applied Sport Science
- Human Performance in Extreme Environments
- Nutrition in a Specialist Sporting Population
- Biomechanics in Health and Clinical Practice
- Applied Performance Nutrition