Sports Science (Extended), BSc Hons

Bachelor's degree

In Eltham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Eltham

  • Duration

    4 Years

Our extended degree in sports science will develop your knowledge of sports physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and psychology, and performance analysis. Using advanced sports science equipment, you'll explore these areas in the lab and through the study of a sport or health-related exercise of your choice.

The degree begins with a foundation year to build up your study skills for subsequent years. You'll then follow the same curriculum offered on our three-year course.

You'll put your new skills and knowledge into practice through work experience. Among the opportunities available across the sport and exercise science industry are placements at Charlton Athletic Football Club.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Eltham (London)
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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Typical offer: 64 points

Qualifications: three A-levels / Extended Diploma / combination of A-level and Diploma / A-levels and Extended Certificate.

Subjects:

A-level: 64 points from related subjects, for example biology, sports science, physical education, human biology, mathematics or physics
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 16 points from a related subject

What you should know about this course
This four-year degree is identical to the three-year course but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements
If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to graduation
The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more.
We’re one of the few London unis with extensive sports facilities on campus including all-weather floodlit sports pitches, AstroTurf airdome, and strength and conditioning lab.
Students studying the BSc Sports Science can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).

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2020

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Anatomy
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • The Art of Communication (15 credits)
  • Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
  • Study Skills (15 credits)
  • Academic Writing (15 credits)
  • Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Sports Science (15 credits)
  • Physical Education and Sport Performance (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)
Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics 1 (15 credits)
  • Human Physiology (15 credits)
  • Physiological Basis of Sport and Exercise Performance (15 credits)
  • Research Methods 1 (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Performance Analysis (30 credits)
  • Introduction to Sport Psychology (15 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics 2 (15 credits)
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
  • Exercise Testing and Training (15 credits)
  • Research Methods 2 (30 credits)
  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits)
  • Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits)
  • Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Independent Research Project (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 90 credits from this list of options.
  • Muscle Physiology and Training (15 credits)
  • Advanced Exercise Physiology (15 credits)
  • Applied Nutrition in Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
  • Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
  • Exercise, Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
  • Teaching Physical Education (30 credits)
  • Current Issues in Sport & Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

Additional information

International - £14,500

Sports Science (Extended), BSc Hons

£ 9,250 VAT inc.