B.Sc. Sport and Exercise for Health (Hons)

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

• Introduction to Fitness Testing
• Introduction to Professional Skills
• Introduction to Sport & Exercise Nutrition
• Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Exercise for Special Populations
• Fitness Training Methods
• Research Design and Planning
• Sport, Exercise & Health Promotion
• Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Sport & Exercise Leadership
• Applied Nutrition for Sports Performance
• Sports Injuries
• Sports Massage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

• Exercise Prescription, Referral & Rehabilitation
• Research Study in Sport Sciences
• Specialised Issues in Sport and Exercise
• Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
• Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Sports Industry Placement
• Soft Tissue Techniques