BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Sport and exercise scientists are in increasing demand given the drive of professional athletes to maximise their potential and the efforts of health officials to encourage participation in exercise and physical activity. Our BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree offers you the opportunity to study at the world's number 1 university for sport-related subjects. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences and gain a scientific appreciation of the disciplines that underpin them including: physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, motor control and psychology. The course also allows you to gain insights into the physiological, biomechanical and psychological influences on human performance during the preparation for, and participation in, sport and exercise. An in-depth understanding of these core disciplines provides the foundation of a wide range of applied careers within the sport and exercise sector. You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art laboratories, which will allow you to develop your practical, scientific and laboratory skills enabling you to apply your knowledge and understanding in the context of sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. By undertaking an optional placement year, you can also add practical experience to your CV, while our Coach and Volunteer Academy, also provides you with the opportunity to work alongside elite athletes, in a range of job roles and sports on campus, giving you a unique insight in working within performance sport. You will take a series of modules that have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.

Typical A level offer AAA - AAA including two of the following subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical EducationTypical IB offer 38 - 37 (7,6,6 - 6,6,6 HL) to include two of the following subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sport, Exercise and Health ScienceTypical BTEC offer BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D including Distinctions in all units in combination with grades AA in two A-levels (including at least one of the required subjects). BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD including Distinctions in all units in combination with a grade A in a required A-level subject. The BTEC National Extended Diploma will not be acceptable as a stand-alone qualification but will be accepted at DDD overall in conjunction with one or more required A Levels outlined above at grade A. BTEC in Sport or Sport Science related subjects will not be accepted alongside A Level Physical Education or Sports Science.GCSE Majority 7/6 (A/B) grades at GCSE. Minimum grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science.