Overview
If you’re passionate about applied science and want to forge a career making a difference to the health of our society, this interdisciplinary course will give you the broad scientific knowledge you need – plus the opportunity to tailor your course in line with your own specific interests.
You’ll learn about biomechanics, physiology and psychology, then apply that knowledge in a range of areas including injury rehabilitation, paediatric (children and young people) populations, sports performance, and prescribing and promoting exercise.
Choose this course if you want to experience cutting-edge research combined with hands-on practical experience working in our Sports Performance Centre. You’ll also benefit from our expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, plus our personalised approach to learning, ensuring you not only gain a deep understanding of the subject matter but also develop the practical skills and critical thinking necessary to excel in this rapidly evolving field.
Please Note: This course is now closed for September 2024 entries
Course Details
So, what are the specifics of the course? The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree is built around a core of biomechanical, physiological, and psychological knowledge that is then applied in a diverse range of domains, including injury rehabilitation, paediatric (children and young people) populations, sports performance, and prescribing and promoting exercise. You’ll develop practical and critical thinking skills that will be crucial to your future career opportunity, increasing your efficiency in teamwork, communication, presentation, and analysis.
Our course promotes an independent learning culture and provides you with a challenging but supportive learning experience, combining both theory and practice. To support this learning style, a number of specific delivery approaches will be used including: lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, workshops, fieldwork, and guided independent study.
You’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Examination
- Presentations
- Group work
- Coursework
- Portfolio
- Practical Assessment and Presentation
With access to our expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, you will learn and be assessed in a variety of innovative and comprehensive methods. We balance the course with developmental and judgemental learning to promote a deeper learning, giving you a greater opportunity to maximise your potential. We welcome your application if you are passionate about applied science and making a difference to the health of our population.
Need more info about, learning aims and outcomes, curriculum content, teaching methods and assessment, credits per unit? Take a look at our Course Specification to find out more.
For more information see our Course Specifications.
Careers and Opportunities
The broad nature of the course means you will gain an array of insights into the various topics covered, which offers you a diverse range of career options when it comes to employability. As a graduate of this course you can consider:
- Healthcare professionals (some require a conversion masters)
- Sport and exercise science support
- Exercise prescription
- Health education
- Sports rehabilitation
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Fitness industry (Personal trainer etc.)
- Health promotion
- Research
Unit Breakdown
Year 1 
Units
- Anatomy
- Exercise Physiology
- Psychology of Exercise, Health and Sport
- Motor Learning and Biomechanics
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sport, Exercise and Health Science
Year 2
Units
- Research Methods
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Physiology of Sports Performance
- Sports Biomechanics
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- Injury Rehabilitation
Year 3
Units
- Dissertation
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Physical Activity Prescription and promotion
Option modules
Units
- High Performance Sports Environments
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Advanced Physiology
- Advanced Biomechanics
- Paediatric Exercise and Health
Staff
Course Leader
Dr Zöe Wimshurst
BSc MSc PhD CPsychol – Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Zöe is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in visual performance in elite athletes – and area in which she has been working for over a decade.
Full bio
Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology
MSc, PGCert, MSc, FHEA - Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology - Human Performance Service Lead
Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Rehabilitation
Entry Requirements
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland
Essential for entry
Please note that applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) to be considered for the programme.
A-levels
BBB-BCC or above to include at least one of the following: Biology/Human Biology/Physical Education. General Studies will not be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Distinction Merit Merit – Merit, Merit, Merit or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example; Applied Science/Sport.
Access to HE Diploma
A total of 120-104 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example; Human Sciences.
International Baccalaureate
Overall grade of 32-28 points or higher.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers
BBBBBB to BBCCCC or above in 5 Higher/Advanced Higher subjects to include either Biology/Human Biology or PE.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 TO H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 from 5 subjects at Higher Level to include either Biology/ Human Biology or PE.
T Level
Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted.
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Talk to Admissions by completing the form below or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
For more information about our admissions policies and procedures, including our Admissions Complaints and Appeals Policy, see Latest Policies.
International Students
International Students
If your qualification is not listed here, please take a look at our international entry requirements page or get in touch with our admissions team on the form below. Please note, to be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English. For further information on English language requirements, please see the dedicated English language requirements page. More information on permission to study in the UK, can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.
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Course Fees
Tuition Fees
UK/ROI/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year
International – £16,560 per year
Please note: These fees are for the 2024-25 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
Additional Course Costs
Additional costs are mandatory or optional costs which students will need to meet in order to fully participate in and complete their course. Students will need to budget for these costs separately as they are not included in the overall Tuition Fee they (or their sponsor) are charged.
For more information see Additional Costs page.
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