BSc Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

This course will provide you with scientific knowledge into why and how the body functions during and after sport and exercise. Our sport and exercise degree has a strong scientific focus.You will be working with high-tech equipment to study biomechanics, nutrition, sports medicine, psychology, physiology and anatomy. We are the only Sport and Exercise Science degree to have access to a well-equipped medical school anatomy suite and use physical and virtual 3D modelling to help you better understand the anatomy of the human body.You will enhance your employability through your Personal Development Portfolio. For this you will complete 100 hours of placement and profession-related activities that are tailored to individual career goals and we have a dedicated placements manager to support you every step of the way.Carrer Overview:As a graduate, you’ll have a broad range of skills valued by employers in a variety of sectors. In addition to knowledge of sport and exercise science, you’ll have transferable skills in communication, presentation and problem solving. The Graduate Entry Medicine course is an available pathway for our graduates.A few examples of job titles advertised in 2018 that you would be eligible to apply for after completion of this degree.First Team AnalystHealth AdvisorHealth and Wellbeing CoachHealth Screening SpecialistHigh Performance Sports AssistantJunior PhysiologistPerformance Sport and Fitness OfficerResearch Assistant – developing a home-based exercise programme and appSports Scientist - professional football club academyFood and Drink Industry research assistantPharmaceutical Industry research assistant