BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor's degree
In Cambridge
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Cambridge
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Our course which has received professional endorsement from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) prepares you for work in this fast-moving field. As part of your degree, you’ll be expected to work with athletes and members of the public to understand and apply the four key disciplines of sport and exercise science – as defined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES): physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition.
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About this course
Sports science graduates are increasingly in demand around the world. There are wide-ranging employment opportunities for introducing people to sport and exercise, to developing them as participants, and even helping take them to the top. As a sports scientist, you could work:-
as an athlete-support scientist (with teams and national sports associations)
as an exercise consultant
as a performance analyst
in the health and fitness industry
as a clinical physiologist
in applied health and physical activity.
104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including a pass in Psychology, Physical Education, Sports Studies or a Science subject.
3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above including English, Maths and Science.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Employability
- Psychological
- Pedagogical
- Sport and Exercise
- Physiology and Nutrition
- Principles in Sport
Course programme
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pedagogical Principles in Sport
- Applied Sport Pedagogy
- Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Organisation and Structure of Sport
- Introduction to Human Movement
- Applied Research Skills
- Practical Competencies in Biomechanics
- Physiological Profiling for Endurance
- Psychological Profiling for Sport
- Applied Research and Employability
- Nutrition for Health and Exercise
- Perceptual Motor Skills
- Strength and Conditioning
- Biomechanics: Analysis of Motion
- Physiological Profiling for Strength and Power
- Physiological Responses to Training
- Physiological Basis of Training
- Research Project (Dissertation) or Advanced Work Placement
- Applied Biomechanics
- Applied Sports Psychology
- Advanced Strength and Conditioning
- Performance and Exercise Nutrition
- Theoretical Aspects of Biomechanics
- Exercise Medicine
- Contemporary Issues in Sport, Exercise and Performance Physiology
- Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help you measure your progress. These include presentations, practical skills tests, scientific reports, case study critiques, online assessments and a research project.
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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science