Sport Science and Physiology

Year 1 is a common course year, which will introduce you to the core concepts of sports science, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and sport and exercise psychology.

In addition, you’ll be introduced to the foundations of physiology and cardio-respiratory physiology. This year is a great opportunity to develop your skills around your interests and your practical and theoretical skills. This is supported by professional and academic skills modules, where there are opportunities to take coaching awards or short work placements.

In Year 2 you’ll continue to specialise, with compulsory modules in exercise biochemistry and exercise physiology in sport, health and disease.

During the first two years, you’ll also develop your communication and interpersonal skills by undertaking additional experiences outside university, including coaching awards.

In Year 3, you’ll choose a core theme to specialise in and undertake a research project on a topic of your choice; modules available include advanced exercise physiology and exercise prescription for health and disease.

You’ll graduate with a broad base of transferable skills ideal for the graduate job market.

Integrated Masters (MSci)

In Year 3 of the MSci you’ll study compulsory and optional modules from the BSc alongside preparing for Masters-level study in your final year.

In Year 4 you’ll take sport science Masters topics, but your main focus will be on an extended research project in your area of interest. Recent examples include:

• Markers of cardiac electrical instability in athletes or aged individuals – differences and similarities
• Vascular shear in exercise: the impact of differing exercise intensities
• Does dietary nitrate supplementation enhance cycling performance?
• A comparison of eccentric and concentric exercise as a stimulus for cardiovascular training.

The experience and skills offered by this project will place you in a very strong position for a career in research, as well as a number of other graduate careers.

Find out more about choosing between an integrated Masters and a BSc degree

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Introduction to Physiology 20 credits
• Motor Control: Foundations of Control and Learning 10 credits
• Functional Anatomy for Sports Scientists 10 credits
• Tutorial and Practical Skills in Sport and Exercise Science 20 credits
• Fundamentals of Mathematics 10 credits
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology 10 credits
• Introduction to Biomechanics 10 credits
• The Physiology of Exercise Testing and Performance 10 credits
• Exercise Bioenergetics 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Exercise Biochemistry 10 credits
• Environmental Exercise Physiology 10 credits
• Professional and Research Skills: Working as a Sport and Exercise Scientist 20 credits
• Exercise Physiology in Sport, Health and Disease 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Inter-disciplinary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science 20 credits
• Advanced Exercise Physiology 10 credits
• Exercise Prescription for Health and Disease 10 credits
• Research Project 40 credits

Year 4

Compulsory modules

• Personal Development and Employability for Sport and Exercise Scientists 30 credits
• Extended Research Project 90 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Sport Science and Physiology MSci, Bsc in the course catalogue

Broadening your academic horizons

At Leeds we want you to benefit from the depth and breadth of the University's expertise, to prepare you for success in an ever-changing and challenging world. On this course you broaden your learning through core and/or optional modules. Find out more on the Broadening webpages.

Learning and teaching.

You’ll have access to the very best learning resources and academic support during your studies. We’ve been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2017), demonstrating our commitment to delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

You’ll experience a wide range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and practicals