BSc Sport and Exercise Science with a Foundation Year
Entry requirements
A level: CDD including either a Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Sport, Psychology or Mathematics at grade D OR CCC including at least two subjects from the following areas: humanities, computing, art and design, English language or literature. IB: 80 tariff points - typically H5, H4, H4 from three HL subjects including HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme offers a year in industry placement and access to facilities including a biomechanics lab with 3D motion capture systems. A final-year dissertation provides the opportunity to conduct independent research in a specialist area.
Modules
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Principles of Sport Science, Physical Activity & Health
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Applied Exercise Physiology
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Research Methods, Design and Planning
- Applied Sport & Exercise Biomechanics
- Movement as Medicine
- Performance Analysis in Sport
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Life Course Variability in Sport and Physical Activity
- 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