BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Entry requirements
A level: BBB including grade B in an appropriate subject (eg Biology, Chemistry, Sport, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Applied Science, Human Biology) IB: 112 tariff points - typically H5, H5, H6 at HL including Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science 5 at HL or 6 at SL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, studying how physical activity and exercise affect human physiology and performance. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods and Programming. The degree offers an optional industry placement year and the chance to work toward the UKSCA Strength and Conditioning Trainer Award. Final-year students complete an independent research dissertation.
Modules
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity & Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods, Design and Planning
- Applied Sport & Exercise Biomechanics
- Performance Analysis in Sport
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Life Course Variability in Sport and Physical Activity
- Movement as Medicine
- Dissertation
- Advances in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Physiological limitations to performance
- Sport and Exercise Psychology in Practice
- Exercise for Clinical Populations
- Applied Performance Analysis
- Industry placement
- Advances in Athlete Support
- Strength & Conditioning
- Applied Strength and Conditioning