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BSc Sport and Exercise Science

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
S102
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The programme is mapped against professional industry standards for exercise and fitness qualifications. A placement module requires 30 hours of experiential learning, and a double dissertation option involves original empirical research.

Modules

  • Behaviour and Mind
  • Growing Up
  • History of Psychology
  • Psychology in the Real World
  • Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Think Psychology
  • Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
  • Addictive Behaviours
  • Criminal Minds
  • Understanding Mental Health
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport and Social Issues
  • Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Movement
  • Working in Sport and Exercise Science
  • A Question of Sport
  • Biological and Atypical Psychology
  • Cognition in Action
  • Lifespan Development
  • Further Research Methods
  • Individual Differences
  • Social Psychology
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport and Exercise Science in Practice
  • Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
  • Sport and Exercise Data Analytics
  • Physical Activity and Health Promotion
  • Project Dissertation
  • Experiencing Psychology in Practice
  • Double Dissertation
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gender Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Foundations of Talk Therapies
  • Neuropsychology
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Psychology of Mental Health
  • Violent Relationships
  • Sport and Exercise Science Dissertation
  • Exercise, Health and Disease
  • Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
  • Biomechanics of Performance and Injury
  • Sports and the Law
  • Performance Analysis
  • Applied Physiology in Sport and Exercise
  • Physical Activity and Community Exercise
  • Enhancing Sport Performance