Sport Science (Outdoor Activities) BSc (Hons)

Explain the fundamentals of cell biology; ¿ Describe and explain basic human physiology; ¿ Discuss some of the body¿s acute physiological responses to exercise; and selected disease mechanisms ¿ Demonstrate that they can solve physiological problems; ¿ Locate relevant scientific literature; ¿ Write a laboratory report. Use of equipment for measurement of physiological parameters record and analyse physiological data

This course is also ideal preparation for a career in the outdoors as an instructor, an exploration or expedition leader, in outdoor development training, and also in education and recreation generally.

All our courses will prepare you for a career as a sport scientist, working with squads of elite athletes and performers to fine tune their training; sport science research; working in the public health sector, for example in sports therapy or physiotherapy; or working in the health/fitness industry generally. Postgraduate study and a career in teaching (after completing a postgraduate certificate of education), research and lecturing is another vocational route. There are also some specific career opportunities for different degrees listed with the course details.

300 260 points on UCAS Tariff, from A/AS levels (with a minimum of 180 points at A2), Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate or BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject. All subjects except A Level General Studies considered.
Pass at Grade C or above in GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent.