BSc Sport and Exercise Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. Equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS tariff points, including a science or sports-related subject. A level: 112 UCAS tariff points including at least one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, PE, Sport Studies. BTEC: DMM to include Sports Science, Sports Studies or Applied Science. T level: Merit Access to HE: 112 UCAS tariff points. Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS tariff points to include Maths and/or Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS Tariff points with Bs in science subjects and: English - Higher H6 (D3), Ordinary O5 (C3) Maths - Higher H6 (D3), Ordinary O5 (C3) IB: 112 UCAS tariff points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, and Psychological Assessment. The course includes a final-year dissertation, optional modules in strength and conditioning, performance analysis, and lifestyle medicine, and placement opportunities with sports clubs and health organisations. It is accredited by the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) and the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA).
Modules
- Bioenergetics and Nutrients
- Digital Tools and Skills for Sport and Exercise Science
- Human Physiology
- Introduction to Sports Biomechanics
- Introduction to Sport Psychology
- Principles of Training: Health and Performance
- Applied Strength and Conditioning (optional module)
- Biomechanics and Performance Analysis
- Exercise Physiology
- Lifestyle Medicine 1 (optional module)
- Psychological Assessment and Strategies for Athletes
- Research Methods and Study Design
- Sports Nutrition
- Dissertation
- Placement
- Your choice of career-focused module from:
- Your choice of optional modules: one per semester