Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Work with well-known sporting organisations and examine how the disciplines of scientific research can be used to improve the performance of athletes. You explore how important physical activity and exercise are for a healthy lifestyle in different populations. Performance analysis, strength and conditioning are all areas with growing career opportunities.

How you learn

The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other sport foundation students, then move on to the degree.The course is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for a professional career within sport or the wider employment sector.

You learn through

• lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• project supervision
• demonstration
• practical classes and workshops
• workshop or studio time
• field trips
• external visitsIn the foundation year, you build your Sport and Exercise Science interest and knowledge alongside developing your academic skills.

You receive face-to-face feedback regularly during your modules in order to prepare you for the completion of your assignments. This will be via tasks set for you to undertake in the module seminars or in your independent study time.

Applied learning

Work placements

You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Previous students have worked as strength and conditioning coaches, applied sports scientists, cardiac rehabilitation assistants, physical activity referral specialists and as a performance analyst for a professional sports team. Many of our students choose to complete their placement aboard at a range of sporting organisations around the world.