BSc Sport & Physical Activity
Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B or equivalent, GCSE Maths and/or a science (Biology preferred) 6/B) IB: 32-30
About this course
BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a work-based placement in a sport or physical activity setting, practical school placements for physical education, and a final-year dissertation. Students have access to human performance and body composition laboratories on campus.
Modules
- Sport in its Social, Historical & Cultural Context 1
- Foundations of Physical Activity and Health
- Foundations of Sport & Physical Activity Psychology
- Introduction to Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Introduction to Research in Sport and Physical Activity
- Sports Practice 1
- Coaching Practice & Sport Development
- Physical Activity for Health, Fitness & Wellbeing
- Key Concepts in Sport & Physical Activity Psychology
- Physiology of Aerobic Exercise
- Sports Practice 2
- Introduction to Research Design & Analysis
- Placement & Professional Development
- Data analytics in Sport Physical Activity & Health
- Strength and Conditioning for Sporting Performance & Health
- Advanced Topics in Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Nutrition for Health & Exercise
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Dissertation Research Skills
- Dissertation
- Practical Project in Physical Activity & Sport Development
- Physical Education in Schools
- Physical Activity with Special Populations
- Public Health Interventions