Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

We will give you an in-depth understanding of the science behind sport and exercise, including the roles of biomechanics, physiology and psychology in sport performance. You’ll also choose from specialised areas such as nutrition, physical activity, injury rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. We offer masterclasses delivered by sport and exercise science professionals who will share their own career experiences with you. You’ll also become skilled in testing and measuring health and fitness, using the latest computer software to analyse performance results in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Harness our specialist facilities, including our sports centre and state-of-the-art equipment such as our High Performance Resistance Training Facility, VICON 3D motion capture system and breath by breath analysis system
Build vital employability skills on work placements with organisations like Derby County FC, Derbyshire Country Cricket Club and Burton Albion FC
Strengthen your CV by working towards additional qualifications – we offer a range depending on your chosen industry pathway
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. As a central organisation involved in Sport and Exercise Science, we link our programme to them in a number of ways. The Programme is accredited under the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement scheme (as discussed below). We also fund your student membership to BASES throughout your studies, bringing benefits such as discounts on fitness products, priority registration for BASES webinars, access to careers guides and events