Sport Science BSc(Hons) single or joint honours

Kingston University London

Bachelor's degree

In Surrey

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You can choose to study Sport Science on its own or in combination with Business. In the latter, you will study Business modules alongside your Sport Science modules.

Year 1 introduces human anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport and exercise psychology. You will examine the theory and practice of effective coaching and will have the opportunity to develop your coaching and leadership skills. In a practice-based module you will explore the practical application of theories of coaching and leadership in sport and exercise. A further module teaches you the essential principles of scientific investigation.

Year 2 extends your knowledge of physiology, and examines the effects of exercise on a range of physiological systems. It equips you with the scientific skills to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance. You will develop your understanding of sport and exercise psychology and will cover topics in biomechanics, nutrition and analysis in sport and exercise. A module in research methods will prepare you for your Year 3 research project.

Year 3 enables you to focus your degree on your areas of interest. A core module in extreme environments and ergogenic aids examines applied physiological responses to exercise and performance conditions. In addition, there is the option of covering sport injuries, which will provide essential knowledge of injury assessment and rehabilitation. All Year 3 students undertake a project/dissertation on a selected topic.

If you choose to take the four-year sandwich route of this degree, you will undertake one year of industry-related work experience.

Facilities

Location

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Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

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About this course

This course covers the scientific processes that underpin sports participation and performance.
You gain an appreciation of how Sports Science disciplines can improve top-level sports performance, promoting more effective coaching and training.
This course scored 100 per cent for student satisfaction in the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS) course ranking.
Kingston University was ranked 15th out of 69 institutions – and first in London – in the Guardian University Guide 2016: league table for sports science.
The stimulating, topical degree programme has good career prospects.
Extensive facilities include:
access to high-specification physiology and biomechanics laboratories;
playing fields;
a fitness centre; and
an environmental chamber.
Staff are involved with athletes and sports squads at the highest level.
Optional modules in Year 3 mean you can tailor the degree to your own interests and career goals.
Supportive staff help you to reach your full potential.

You will graduate with specific skills and knowledge related to sport and exercise, as well as useful interpersonal and transferable skills.

Employment opportunities include sport-, recreation- and health-related fitness roles in the private and public sectors, along with sport management and development. There are increasing opportunities for sport scientists to work with athletes or conduct research, and many of our graduates pursue careers in education.

A-level: 104 points (at least one Sport OR Science A2 at C or above in either PE (Physical Education), Sport Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Psychology, Sport Psychology. General Studies not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Sports and Exercise Science or Applied Science or Applied Biology (112 points grades DMM).
BTEC Extended Diploma: other sports-related courses (128 points grades DDM).
Some joint honours combinations may require specific A-levels or equivalent.

This course scored 100 per cent for student satisfaction in the 2015 and 2016 National Student Survey (NSS) course ranking.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Coaching
  • Leadership
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Exercise Science
  • Sport
  • Exercise Psychology
  • Practice
  • Science

Course programme

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1
  • Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
  • Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
  • The Science and Practice of Coaching (single honours only)
Year 2
  • Research Methods in Exercise Science
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
  • Health and Exercise Physiology
  • Analysis in Sport and Exercise
Optional sandwich yearYear 3/4
  • Sport and Exercise Science Project
  • Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids
  • Two option modules (single honours only)
  • One option module (joint honours only)

Additional information

International Fee -:

Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600 
Year 3 (2021/22): £15,000

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