BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
This course covers the three main disciplines of sport science: physiology (including nutrition), biomechanics and psychology. You’ll gain a fundamental understanding of physiology, anatomy, psychology, biomechanics, sports performance, biochemistry, nutrition, and strength and conditioning – and then apply your knowledge through practical classes and research. During your studies you’ll have many opportunities to use our state of-the-art human performance labs, where you’ll learn to assess and improve sporting performance, as well as gain invaluable knowledge on the role exercise plays in improving health and wellbeing. You’ll also develop the analytical, written and verbal skills expected by employers.
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About this course
Our excellent facilities ensure we can deliver a comprehensive programme of practical work to support lecture material. A focus on Personal Transferable Skills throughout the first and second year enables you to develop competence in a range of skill areas which will be of benefit professionally and personally and which are essential to success in a competitive employment market.
There are two dedicated sport science and therapy laboratories equipped with a range of treadmills, cycle ergometers and rowing machines. In addition, there is specialist physiology, biomechanical and biochemistry equipment
Our graduates progress to a wide range of careers which reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the degree programme.
Our graduates have gained employment with elite athletes, professional sports teams, health clubs and within the National Health Service. Also, in the leisure industry, military, fire service and as coaches. They have progressed to study for a Master’s degree, PhD or teacher training qualification.
Job titles of recent graduates include:
Community Rugby Coach, Sports Lecturer, Police Officer, NHS Trainee Cardiac Physiologist, Special Needs Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Fire Brigade Fitness Advisor, Health and Fitness Coach, IT Support Officer, Learning Support Assistant, PE Technician, Personal Trainer/Gym Instructor, Pharmaceutical Production Technician, Sport Science Support Officer, Lecturer in Sport Science in Further Education, Physiotherapy Assistant, Fitness Instructor, Recreation Assistant, Swimming Coach, Lifestyle Consultant, and Mental Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Advisor.
112 UCAS points
The course is part of the BASES undergraduate endorsement scheme.
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The Hatfield nightlife is not so bad but you need to be careful, it has great library facilities and great people.
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Campus, accommodation, clubbing everything is good. I made so many friends.
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The environment is really nice so is the university.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years
Subjects
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Testing
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Health Promotion
- Human Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Sport and Exercise
- Health and Physical Activity
Course programme
In the third year you have the opportunity to spend a year working in industry or studying at one of our partner universities in North America or Europe. However you do not have to undertake a placement year, there will still be ample opportunities for you to gain work experience within the main programme of study. (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks may be undertaken as part of this or the placement year)
Level 4
Core Modules
- Foundations of Human Physiology - 30 Credits
- Foundations of Exercise Training and Testing - 15 Credits
- Foundations of Nutrition - 15 Credits
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology - 30 Credits
- Foundations of Anatomy and Biomechanics - 30 Credits
Level 5
Core Modules
- Applied Testing and Training in Sport and Exercise - 15 Credits
- Applied Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity - 15 Credits
- Exercise Physiology - 30 Credits
- Applied Biomechanics - 15 Credits
- Research Design - 15 Credits
- Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology - 30 Credits
Level 6
Core Modules
- Applied Independent Research Project - 30 Credits
- Sandwich Placement - Sport - 0 Credits
- Advanced Biomechanics - 15 Credits
- Exercise and Health Promotion - 15 Credits
- Sport and Performance Nutrition - 15 Credits
- Advanced Testing and Training in Sport and Exercise - 15 Credits
- Work Experience in Sport and Exercise Science - 15 Credits
- Adaptive and Performance Physiology - 30 Credits
- Year Abroad: Sport - 0 Credits
- Advanced Exercise Psychology - 15 Credits
- Advanced Sport Psychology - 15 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
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Myerscough College
Foundation degree Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Weymouth College
BTEC OnlinePrice on request -
UCFB
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
North West Regional College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
New College Lanarkshire - Motherwell
Vocational qualification Distance LearningPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request
See all